Ridgeview Blanc de Noirs Brut 2013 (750ml) Aglianico

Ridgeview Blanc de Noirs Brut 2013 (750ml) Aglianico92 AG Wines93 Wine & Spirits The ripest Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier are selected for this wine, much of it sourced from the Ridgeview vineyard. Under 1000 cases were made of this wine. Whole bunch pressed to limited pressure, which gives a low yield of 62% volume to weight. A natural cold settling takes places without the use of enzymes. Fermentation at a moderate temperature of 16 18 C in stainless steel using natural yeast. Malolactic fermentation

The sensation on the palate

after which the wine is removed from the tanks without pressing the grape skins

harvest began on September 7th

it remains fresh and vivid at the end

Drinking window

Layered and deep

Schist tends to emphasize fruit rather than tannin

offering layers of red and black cherry

There are also some aromas of Garrigue (Rosemary

WW91 Wilfred Wong of Wine

Fine tannins and beautifully balanced acidity support the silky palate

Smooth and well-balanced with a lingering finish of berries