2012 Saralee’s Vineyard White Wine
This blend of Marsanne-Roussanne comes from a special spot in the heart of the Russian River Valley. Expect aromas of honeysuckle and nutmeg with lemon and pear on the palate. It has a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel which is nicely balanced by ample acidity.
Details
- Russian River Valley Appellation
- 50% Marsanne, 50% Roussanne
- Pick Date: 10/20/2012
- Yeast: Native fermentation
- pH: 3.75
- Ageing: 15 months in neutral French oak
- Unfined and unfiltered
- Production: 48 cases
- Price: $28 (SOLD OUT)
Whole cluster pressed and then settled for 48 hours before going to barrel. The juice was then barrel fermented and left undisturbed on its lees until bottling 15 months later.
92 pts Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
“The 2012 Proprietary White Saralee’s Vineyard, an intriguing blend of 50% Marsanne and 50% Roussanne, is from a vineyard that has given me great joy over the years (Saralee’s Vineyard), has plenty of honeysuckle, rosewater and other floral notes in a medium to full-bodied, beautifully fruited style without much evidence of oak. The color is light gold, the wine full-bodied and no doubt a sleeper of the vintage. This vintage seems to magically produce great fruit and Betwixt has certainly exploited that with this 2012 blend. Drink it over the next 4-5 years “
This blend of Marsanne-Roussanne comes from a special spot in the heart of the Russian River Valley. Expect aromas of honeysuckle and nutmeg with lemon and pear on the palate. It has a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel which is nicely balanced by ample acidity.
Details
- Russian River Valley Appellation
- 50% Marsanne, 50% Roussanne
- Pick Date: 10/20/2012
- Yeast: Native fermentation
- pH: 3.75
- Ageing: 15 months in neutral French oak
- Unfined and unfiltered
- Production: 48 cases
- Price: $28 (SOLD OUT)
Whole cluster pressed and then settled for 48 hours before going to barrel. The juice was then barrel fermented and left undisturbed on its lees until bottling 15 months later.
92 pts Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
“The 2012 Proprietary White Saralee’s Vineyard, an intriguing blend of 50% Marsanne and 50% Roussanne, is from a vineyard that has given me great joy over the years (Saralee’s Vineyard), has plenty of honeysuckle, rosewater and other floral notes in a medium to full-bodied, beautifully fruited style without much evidence of oak. The color is light gold, the wine full-bodied and no doubt a sleeper of the vintage. This vintage seems to magically produce great fruit and Betwixt has certainly exploited that with this 2012 blend. Drink it over the next 4-5 years “
The Vineyard
Saralee’s Vineyard