Wellington Vineyards Mixed Whites 6-Pack
Wellington Vineyards Mixed Whites 6-Pack
Visit the Wellington Vineyards website
2013 Chardonnay, Sonoma ValleyOur goal has always been to produce wines with both intensity and great balance, to maximize the inherent quality of the grapes. The most important aspects of this quest are growing or purchasing great grapes, paying attention to detail, and keeping an open mind. Our cardinal rule in winemaking is that there are no rules, no formulas, no “right” way. Our knowledge base grows with each vintage, but the grapes vary with each vintage and need to be treated differently to produce the best wine possible.
This medium bodied Chardonnay features complex aromas and flavors of pear, citrus, green apple, elder flower, nutmeg and a hint of toasty oak, with sufficient acid to give a clean, crisp finish. In describing this wine, the term nervosity comes to mind It is bright and lively and will make a much superior dinner companion than so many of the sweet, oaky, disjointed Chardonnays being produced these days.
2013 Marsanne, Estate Vineyard
Marsanne is the dominant white variety of the Northern Rhone, where it is sometimes blended with Roussanne but often bottled by itself. We have chosen to blend a small amount of another Northern Rhone grape, Viognier, in order to enhance aroma.
This Marsanne has somewhat more subtle aromas than the Roussanne, with lime and orange, crème brulee, marzipan, honeysuckle and mineral notes. It has good viscosity and richness, yet is quite dry, with a clean, slightly tart finish. Wonderful with soft cheeses, any fish or fowl with a cream based sauce, or just to sip as an aperitif.
2013 Roussanne, Estate Vineyard
Roussanne is a variety that has been grown in the Northern Rhône appellations of Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, St. Joseph and St. Peray for centuries. A century ago, White Hermitage (then predominantly Roussanne) was considered the best white wine in France. It is less widely planted in the Northern Rhône these days because of its susceptibility to mildew, rot and other viticultural problems such as poor fruit set, and is often blended with Marsanne in those appellations.
The aroma is intense and complex, very floral (honeysuckle and rose petal), along with citrus peel, vanilla and tropical fruit. The texture is supple and creamy without heaviness. Flavors of citrus, green apple and a mineral note lead to a wonderfully long finish. The balance is exquisite, neither watery nor cloying, neither sweet nor tart. This vintage of Roussanne should really shine at the table, matching well with a broad variety of cuisine, including spicy dishes.
2013 Marsanne, Estate Vineyard
2013 Roussanne, Estate Vineyard
2013 Marsanne, Estate Vineyard
2013 Roussanne, Estate Vineyard
Wellington Vineyards is owned Peter Wellington. Peter's father John purchased the winery site in 1986. At the time, it consisted of 20 acres of old vines and a few decrepit old fruit and nut trees. Replanting of part of the old vineyard and orchard started in 1988. The winery was completed in time for the 1989 crush. We grow approximately half the grapes we use and purchase the remainder, primarily from small, unique vineyards.
The estate vineyards consist of 21 acres, 8 of which are 85 to 117 years old. There are 24 different varieties in the old vineyard, with the most common being Zinfandel, Carignan, Alicante Bouschet, Grenache and Syrah. In addition, there are 10 acres of eleven to sixteen year old vines that consist of Merlot, Chardonnay, Marsanne, and Syrah. We grow more Merlot than anything else. Three more acres were replanted in 2001, predominantly to Syrah, Zinfandel and Grenache.
| 12 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|