Fifth Moon Grüner Veltliner 2019
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Wine Enthusiast
Our Fifth Moon Grüner Veltliner is a California twist on an old-world classic. All of the spice and freshness you would expect from a traditional Grüner, but with a juicer, riper profile that lets you know you are in California.
Tasting Notes
Ripe peach, white nectarine, lime blossoms, orchard fruit and subtle notes of grain lead into a lean yet punchy mid-palate full of minerals and sandy loam. Lingering notes of wasabi and Makrut lime finish clean, making for a complex wine that is provocative without the pretension.
Pairing
Weighty enough to push back against strong flavors like curries, vindaloo and Pho, yet delicate enough for sushi or even as an aperitif.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Gruner Veltliner
Appellation
Edna Valley
Harvest Date
09/18/2019
Acid
6.9 g/l
pH
3.24
Residual Sugar
0.3 g/l
Alcohol %
13
Wine Enthusiast
92
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Ripe peach, white nectarine, lime blossoms, orchard fruit and subtle notes of grain lead into a lean yet punchy mid-palate full of minerals and sandy loam. Lingering notes of wasabi and Makrut lime finish clean, making for a complex wine that is provocative without the pretension.
Vineyard Notes
Edna Valley is located south of San Luis Obispo and north of Arroyo Grande. The valley runs east to west and is surrounded by volcanic mountains. Moderate sunshine combined with a cool maritime fog, provides an extended growing period in this AVA, resulting in complex flavors in the fruit.
Production Notes
We decided to let the vineyard speak for itself. Pressed whole cluster and fermented cold in stainless steel to help preserve the aromatics, the fermentation took two weeks and went to complete dryness. We blocked malolactic and left it on lees until bottling in the spring to preserve the vibrancy of the wine.
Winemaker Notes
100% Grüner Veltliner
Food Pairing Notes
A versatile wine, Fifth Moon Grüner pairs with a variety of cuisines including Thai, Indian, Japanese, Mexican and more.
