Winemaker’s notes: Our Savagnin represents the beginning of our grafting work at Cole Ranch to Jura varieties. Grafted in 2020 this will be our second vintage of our Savagnin. This wine and varietal type are on point from our clay soils at the ranch. Cole Ranch is home to 2 clones of Savagnin: Savagnin Vert ("green") and Savagnin Jaune ("yellow"). Both have their role in this wine as the Jaune provides aromatic flavors, and the Vert is prized for its acidity. Most of us think of Savagnin as a Vin Jaune ("yellow wine"), where the wine sits in barrel for up to 6 years under a veil (a layer of yeast called Le Voile ("the veil")) giving the wine a nutty, spiced Sherry like character. The Rootdown Savagnin is made in the Ouillé style (regularly topped) - So think fresh!
Every year our Savagnin continues to be a major topic of conversation in its structure, aromatics and ability to pair with food. The 2023 vintage has massive texture with a lovely long saline/mineral finish. Acidity hits the back of teeth and side of pallet with yellow apple, yuzu and makrut leaf driving the aromatics.
Pairs well with scallops, pasta with creamy sauces, white fish with citrus sauces and soft, creamy cheeses or you can be creative.
Region: Cole Ranch AVA - Mendocino, California
Grape: 100% Savagnin
Vintage: 2023
750 ml
Winemaker’s notes: Our Savagnin represents the beginning of our grafting work at Cole Ranch to Jura varieties. Grafted in 2020 this will be our second vintage of our Savagnin. This wine and varietal type are on point from our clay soils at the ranch. Cole Ranch is home to 2 clones of Savagnin: Savagnin Vert ("green") and Savagnin Jaune ("yellow"). Both have their role in this wine as the Jaune provides aromatic flavors, and the Vert is prized for its acidity. Most of us think of Savagnin as a Vin Jaune ("yellow wine"), where the wine sits in barrel for up to 6 years under a veil (a layer of yeast called Le Voile ("the veil")) giving the wine a nutty, spiced Sherry like character. The Rootdown Savagnin is made in the Ouillé style (regularly topped) - So think fresh!
Every year our Savagnin continues to be a major topic of conversation in its structure, aromatics and ability to pair with food. The 2023 vintage has massive texture with a lovely long saline/mineral finish. Acidity hits the back of teeth and side of pallet with yellow apple, yuzu and makrut leaf driving the aromatics.
Pairs well with scallops, pasta with creamy sauces, white fish with citrus sauces and soft, creamy cheeses or you can be creative.
Region: Cole Ranch AVA - Mendocino, California
Grape: 100% Savagnin
Vintage: 2023
750 ml
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