2019 Turbine white, Sonoma Valley

Vineyard notes

Two family-owned vineyards are the source for our Turbine White. Viognier and Marsanne are grown at Landa Vineyard located in the eastern foothills in the Sonoma Valley appellation. The Viognier adds floral aromatics while the Mar-sanne is a beautiful blending wine adding mid-palate richness along with acidity. Grenache Blanc and Picpoul Blanc are grown nearby at Snow Vineyard. The Grenache Blanc adds long length and balanced alcohol to the blend, with rich notes of citrus and herbs. The Picpoul Blanc, known as the “lip stinger” adds great acidity and zest. Together, these Rhône varietals make for a layered and delightful sipper. The 2019 vintage was the first in our new winery which opened in January, and was marked by heavy rains and stable summer temperatures. Thankfully, we had already picked all of our fruit before the Kincade Fire started, and we had back-up power for the winery.

Tasting notes

Our white Rhône blend always turns out to be a beautiful wine that both pairs well with food and stands on its own. Jasmine blossom and honeydew melon greet the nose, with elusive notes of lemon zest and wet stone close behind. It has a vibrant yet smooth mouthfeel, with peach skin and white plum gracing the palate.

Technical notes 

Varietal: 30% Viognier, 28% Grenache Blanc, 26% Marsanne, 16% Picpoul Blanc

Appellation: Sonoma County 

Vineyards: Landa Vineyard and Snow Vineyard

Harvest: 9/12, 9/13, 9/28

Brix: 22.8 

TA: 5.1 g/L 

pH: 3.43 

Alcohol: 13.5% 

Method/Aging: Hand-sorted and whole-cluster pressed. Picpoul Blanc and Grenache Blanc are both fermented in stainless steel, while the Marsanne is in puncheons. The Viognier is fermented in a combination of oak and stainless steel. No malolactic fermentation.