2024 Direct Press Cortese

Direct Press Cortese, Lost Slough Vineyards, Clarksburg AVA.

I've had the opportunity to work with this vineyard for a few years now and I've been able to make the wine in a few differing expressions. From harvesting on the very ripe, luscious side, or harvesting quite early and fermenting in stainless steel trying to capture a lean/zippy profile. This wine has been a thoroughly educational experience with a sparsely planted grape! Dole whip, lemon balm on the nose, lime, pie crust, and jasmine on the palate.

Whole cluster pressed to tank to settle, racked to barrel for fermentation and 11 months aging.