2009 Trenza Blanco – Edna Valley
This wine veers from the original Trenza vision of warm and cool climate wines; the Blanco is made entirely of fruit grown in our SIP Certified Sustainable estate Paragon Vineyard in the Edna Valley. It is, however, a blend. Made of Garnacha Blanca (Grenache Blanc) and Albariño, it is a twist on two of the top Iberian white varietals. Its New World approach blends these two traditional varietals, but in Spain they are rarely seen blended together.
Tasting Notes from Winemaker Christian Roguenant:
“This is an exotic wine with citrus aromatics, particularly tangerine, and a wet slate character. The Albariño is tight with loads of citrus, and bright acidity, while the Garnacha Blanca is rich, chalky and full-bodied. It has tones of minerality throughout, and is nicely balanced with nuances from creamy sweet oak in the background.”
STATS
Blend: 50% Albariño, Edna Valley 50% Grenache Blanc, Edna Valley
Fermentation: Albariño fermentation started at 52 degrees F in stainless steel and finished in 100% neutral French oak. Grenache Blanc was 100% barrel fermented in French oak with 10% of that being one year old oak.
Cold Soak: Grenache Blanc - 6 hours, Albarino - 2 hours
Closure: Screwcap
Alcohol: 14.1%
Cases Made: 1,688
Suggested Retail: $20.00 ORDER
2008 Blanco - 92 POINTS & Editors Choice, Wine Enthusiast 12/09
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