2019 Sémillon

SMELLS LIKE:  honeysuckle, beeswax, passion fruit, spice

TASTES LIKE:  pear, golden delicious apple, lemon custard

MOUTHFEEL:  mouthwatering acidity and a refreshingly balanced finish

DRINK WITH:  mild Thai green curry, pan-fried scallops, manchego

The growing season began with cold temperatures and snowfall in February and March. Bud break was right on time and bloom occurred a bit earlier than normal, on June 1st, thanks to some really nice weather in May.

Summertime temperatures were normal with plenty of heat units. In the second week of August, the weather became milder than normal and allowed us to have a fantastic fall with beautiful hanging time. Harvest started in mid-September and continued into early October. We got some frost the mid-October, but all of our grapes were picked by then.

The 2019 vintage for Amavi Cellars is very expressive of Washington wine as a whole, characterized by good natural acidity, low sugars, and impressive balance.

100% estate; sustainably farmed.

Founding member of VINEA.

VARIETALS:  85% Sémillon, 15% Sauvignon Blanc

VINEYARDS:  59% Les Collines, 19% Goff, 17% Seven Hills East, 5% Summit View

APPELLATION:  100% Walla Walla Valley

OAK PROGRAM:  100% French, 100% Neutral

HARVEST DATES:  9/25-10/8/2019

FINISHED ALCOHOL: 13.9%

PRODUCTION:  1271 cases

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