2019 Deep Sky Vineyard Viognier
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Viognier
Appellation
Willcox
Vineyard Designation
Deep Sky Vineyard
Harvest Date
August 17
Acid
6.1 g/L
pH
3.49
Aging
Aged 6 months in stainless steel. This wine saw only minimal cold-stabilization, did NOT undergo heat-stabilization and is filtered, but unfined.
Alcohol %
13.6
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
We’ve met quite a few superb Arizona 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 AZ Viognier comes from the Asmundson family at Deep Sky Vineyards. Every year, it makes a classic wine with trademark characters of quince/pear, white blossoms and an elegant softness. We love working with this meticulous vineyard and thought this vintage was so tasty that we needed to steal a small portion from our Descendants blend to bottle on its own. Only 49 cases produced.
Vineyard Notes
Willcox AVA – Cochise County - 100% Viognier from Deep Sky Vineyard. Cochise County, AZ. 4,300 ft. elevation. Harvested on Aug. 17th - Sugar at harvest: 23.0 Brix.
Production Notes
Pressed whole-cluster.
Juice then settled 48 hours, racked and inoculated with specially selected yeasts (Rhone4600).
Fermented in stainless steel at 55F for 16 days.
Malolactic fermentation inhibited.
Production
49 cases
Other Notes
Drink within 1-2 years