2019 Orange Muscat
Paso Robles AVA
 
Our 1st Orange Muscat is summertime in a bottle!  
 
TASTING NOTES:
Color: Pale lemon with an inkling of green hue
Nose: Orange oil with hints of sweet tangerine and marmalade
Mouth: Full rounded, ripe citrus that's a touch candied but finishes dry
Alc: 14.2%
 
Did you know that Muscat is thought to be one of the oldest grape varietals?  
 
Wine and food pairing guidelines:
Our dry style of Orange Muscat pairs well with savory dishes.  Here are some suggestions:
 
Foods and Entrees pairings: Pork, chicken, fish, shellfish and veal dishes with spicy or sweet sour sauces. Examples include Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Spanish and BBQ
 
Cheese Pairings: Brie, Camembert, Feta, goat cheeses, Muenster, Raclette and Swiss
 
PRODUCTION:
Appellation: Paso Robles AVA
Vineyard: Pear Valley Vineyard (East Side of Paso Robles).  North-South facing rows on undulating hillside.  Planted to vertical shoot (VSP) trellis.
Soil: Sandy clay loam with calcareous locations
Clone: 01 A
Production: was limited to only 81 cases.
Harvested: Sep 13, 2019
Juice Stats: Brix = 24, pH = 3.52, TA = 0.52
Vinification: Whole bunch pressed to a refrigerated tank. 6-day settling period followed by racking and fermentation in 75-gal stainless steel barrels.  4-months on lees then sterile filtered.