​Vino fatto con la famiglia e gli amici.

Roccograndi wine

Pinot Grigio, Pale, straw-yellow or very light copper in color with a bright and flowery fragrance. Firm acidity gives Pinot Grigio a mouth watering appeal. Generally offers nice mid-palate balance with a short, clean finish.

Cases made: 7.5

Chardonnay, Washington Chardonnays are often distinctively crisp and delicate, like fresh apples. Aged with a light touch of medium toast American oak and put through malolactic fermentation to add rich vanillin and buttery nuances. Made with Washington State juice.

Cases made: 5  2014 AWS Silver medal
Chardonnay, a full-bodied, dry wine that can have notes of tart apple, lemon, pear, melon, vanilla and/or citrus. In warmer climates it can take on "tropical fruit" flavors such as pineapple and papaya. Aged with medium toast French Oak.
Cases made: 2.5  2014 AWS Bronze medal

Gewurztraminer, a light- to medium-bodied, slightly sweet wine known for its lychee flavor and spices: clove, cinnamon, ginger, floral, white pepper. It features slightly higher sugar and lower acidity.   This is the first time I am making this varietal of wine.

Cases made: 2.5

This Spring I decided to make 2 white wines using juice from Chile.  

Spring

2013 SPRing and fall Vintage

 

Sauvignon Blanc, distinctive character, fruity with lively acidity and aromas of peach and pineapple with grassy undertones  Made with Washington State juice.

Cases made: 5  2014 AWS Bronze medal
Valpolicella,  a mid-bodied, fruit-driven dry red wine. A fragrant wine with cherry aroma and oak.  Made with Italian juice and aged with medium toast American Oak.
Cases made: 2.5

Merlot, a soft, mellow and less tannic red wine featuring flavors of red raspberry and strawberry. Made with Italian juice and aged with medium toast American Oak.

Cases made: 5  2014 AWS Bronze medal

Cabernet Sauvignon, a robust, complex red wine generally yielding rich dark fruit and a medium tannin. Notes of chocolate and red raspberries. Made from Italian juice and aged with medium toast American Oak.
Cases made: 7.5  2014 AWS Silver medal

I felt ambitious this fall and decided to  3 red and 3 white wines using juice from Italy and Washington State.  

Fall