GRAND VIN DE CALIFORNIE

2024 Sémillon

AVA: Sonoma Valley
Rootstock: Riparia Gloire
Soil: Decomposed Volcanic
Trellis/Training: Bi-Lateral Cordon, VSP (Vertical Shoot Positioning)
Harvest: September 26, 2023
Brix: 23.8
Fermentation: 3-day settling, 24-day fermentation in stainless steel
pH: 3.17
TA: 6.6 g/L
Alc: 13.65%

Vintage:

The 2024 growing season was marked by a cool winter and spring followed by a warm summer, allowing grapes to achieve balanced ripeness. High acidity and vivid fruit expression resulted in a wine that combines elegance with freshness, showcasing the hallmark of Sonoma Valley Semillon - bright aromatics, a creamy texture, and long, mineral finish.

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HISTORY

One of the most historic and coveted properties in the world -A2 Vineyard, as we denote it, was originally owned and planted by Thomas Rutherford in 1895. Georges de Latour, founder of Beaulieu, purchased the site in 1928 and it became the home to BV's Rutherford Cabernets made by the winemaker, Andre Tchelistcheff, throughout the '60's and '70's. The site was then purchased by Beckstoffer Vineyards in 1988. Thus, A2 stands for Andre and Andy, the two men pivotal to the founding and continuation of this preeminent property. The vineyard team has replanted using modern clones, trellising, and spacing to yield optimum quality. Wines from this site consistently score in the high 90s.

Vintage:

The 2024 growing season was marked by a cool winter and spring followed by a warm summer, allowing grapes to achieve balanced ripeness. High acidity and vivid fruit expression resulted in a wine that combines elegance with freshness, showcasing the hallmark of Sonoma Valley Semillon - bright aromatics, a creamy texture, and long, mineral finish.

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