2010 J. Lohr Gesture Viognier

TECHNICAL DATA
Vineyard: Cedar Lane Vineyards
Appellation: Arroyo Seco
Composition (Blend): 100 % Viognier
Harvest dates: 10/9/10
Harvest process: Hand-harvested with whole cluster pressing
Harvest chemistries: pH 3.55, total acidity 0.65 g/100 ml, Brix 25.1
Vinification
Yeast: R-HST
Fermentation: Barrel fermented in 55 gallon stainless steel and neutral oak
Maceration: None
Malolactic: No
Maturation: 6 months in stainless steel and oak barrels with no ML fermentation
Barrel type: 80% 5 year old French Oak barrels and 20% stainless steel barrels
Bottle aging: Bottled April 2011
Bottling chemistries:
pH: 3.38
Total acidity: 0.74
Alcohol : 14.52
Residual sugar: 0.37
Cases produced: 300


WINEMAKER NOTES
The 2010 Gesture Viognier is a bright pale straw color with aromas of peach, lychee and orange blossom. Its crisp acidity, bright, spicy fruit and mouth-filling viscosity are hallmarks of the Arroyo Seco appellation This wine is a perfect match with shellfish, exotic Indian and Caribbean dishes or simply enjoyed with nuts and cheeses.