2015 Deep Sky Vineyard Viognier
Wine Specs
Vintage
2015
Varietal
Viognier
Vineyard Designation
Dragoon Mountain Vineyard and Deep Sky Vineyard
Harvest Date
August 20
Acid
TA: 6.1 g/L
pH
3.49
Aging
Aged 6+ months in 100% neutral oak (without lees stirring). This wine saw only minimal cold-stabilization, did NOT undergo heat stabilization and is filtered, but un-fined.
Alcohol %
14
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
We’ve met quite a few superb AZ Viogniers over the years and are convinced that it will have a place in this state for many years to come. Some of our favorite Viognier comes from the Asmundson family at Deep Sky Vineyards. Every year, it makes a classic Viognier with trademark characters of quince/pear, white blossoms and an elegant softness. Only 24 cases Produced.
Vineyard Notes
97% Viognier from Deep Sky Vineyard. Cochise County, AZ. 4,300 ft. elevation. Harvested on Aug. 20th - 3% Verdelho from Dragoon Mountain Vineyard. Cochise County, AZ. 4,300 Ft. elevation. Harvested on Aug. 13th - Sugar at harvest: 23.5 Brix.
Production Notes
Pressed whole-cluster. Juice then settled 48 hours, racked, and inoculated with specially selected yeasts (Rhone4600). Fermented in stainless steel at 55 F for 21 days. Malolactic fermentation inhibited.
Production
24 cases
Other Notes
Drink within 1-2 years