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2023 Shining Star Blanc

$39

NEW RELEASE!

Our 2023 Shining Star Blanc is a luminous blend of the vineyards white Rhône varietals, Roussanne, Marsanne, and Viognier.  Vibrant aromas of tropical fruit, citrus, spring flowers and melon lead to a full punch of fruit flavor on the palate and a luscious, yet bright and lingering finish. The perfect wine for warm days and the lighter foods of summer.

Early morning handpicks were immediately pressed while the grapes were still cold, preserving the freshness and fruit intensity. The wine was then cold-fermented in stainless steel with limited exposure to oxygen, retaining the subtle nuances of the crisp fruit and high-tone esters. Malolactic fermentation was inhibited further preserving the aromatics and fresh acidity of the wine.

Composition: 50% Roussanne / 37.5% Viognier / 12.5% Marsanne
Vineyard: Cass Vineyard / Geneseo District
AVA: Paso Robles AVA
Alchohol: 14.1%
Production: 130 cases produced
Awards:
GOLD MEDAL -- 2022 Central Coast Wine Competition

GOLD MEDAL - 2025 Blend Fest Wine Competition

SILVER MEDAL - 2025 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

SILVER MEDAL -- 2022 OC Fair Commercial Wine Competition
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