2022 Processus Maria Gomes
$16.47
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$16.47
Regular price
$27.00
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Region: Western Cape < South Africa
Grape: Maria Gomes (AKA Fernão Pires)
Vineyard/Cellar Stats: Organic farming; grapes are destemmed and crushed into an open-top fermenter, cold-soaked 48 hours, then brought outside to warm under the sun and initiate spontaneous fermentation. 2/3 way through fermentation, juice is pressed, transferred to neutral barrel with a small amount of press wine added to the same barrel. Spends 7 months here on gross lees then bottled, unfined/unfiltered, with <18ppm added S02; 11.5% ABV; 120 cases
2022 Processus Maria Gomes
$16.47
Sale price
$16.47
Regular price
$27.00
Grape: Maria Gomes (AKA Fernão Pires)
Vineyard/Cellar Stats: Organic farming; grapes are destemmed and crushed into an open-top fermenter, cold-soaked 48 hours, then brought outside to warm under the sun and initiate spontaneous fermentation. 2/3 way through fermentation, juice is pressed, transferred to neutral barrel with a small amount of press wine added to the same barrel. Spends 7 months here on gross lees then bottled, unfined/unfiltered, with <18ppm added S02; 11.5% ABV; 120 cases
- Two women winemakers and owners -- BIPOC couple Megan + Beata
- Aromatic, textural, but not floral and perfumey
- Exotic and complex, with layers of tart pineapple, crisp apple, curry spice and cardamom
- One of the most compelling whites we've had in awhile -- STAFF FAVE