Aged in small barrel (no new oak) but bottled a few months earlier than the other more substantial reds of the domaine to emphasize its fruitiness
a lot of power and at the same time a silky minerality
Delicate and lively with subtle citrus flavors
" All the fruit came from ranches in the Russian River Valley / Sonoma Coast corridor
chewy palate with a slightly bitter finish
2024 Johan Vineyards, Maceration (skin contact Grüner, Ribolla Gialla, Kerner, Friulano) Aged in small barrel (noMaceration is a skin contact white blend we developed to allow for creativity and experimentation in the cellar. With the Gruner Veltliner, Ribolla, Friulano and Kerner all being prime candidates for skin contact. The 2023 Maceration blend consists of 45% Grner Veltliner, 31% Kerner, 19% Friulano, and 5% Ribolla Gialla. Each variety was fermented on skins for the entirety of primary fermentation. This wine incorporated two Novum amphora vessels, one