Fifth Moon Grüner Veltliner 2020
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
Grapefruit, white nectarine, lime blossoms, and subtle notes of white pepper lead into a lean yet structured mid-palate. Notes of wasabi and flint finish clean with a vein of cleansing acidity.
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
2020
Varietal
Gruner Veltliner
Appellation
Edna Valley
Harvest Date
09/18/2019
Alcohol %
11.5
Wine Profile
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.
