Crush It - 'Kamp-Tal' - Grüner Veltliner - Spear Vineyard, Santa Rita Hills, CA - 2020

Background
We chose to source our grapes from Spear Vineyard in Sta. Rita Hills in the heart of Santa Barbara wine country. The vineyard is certified organic and meticulously farmed. Due to the cooler climate in the AVA, Grüner Veltliner grows very well in the Sta. Rita Hills and is planted in many vineyards in the region.

Vintage
The 2020 vintage started with cooler temps and some late rains in March and April. The slower start proceeded bud break, but the milder temps and low winds facilitated a strong fruit set and ample yields. Due to the
low rolling hills the grapes were well protected and ripened through till
mid-September.

Sensory Notes
Not unlike the Austrian region that this wine is named after, our Grüner Veltliner is unfiltered and unfined. Deep complex yellow in color, the glass is rife with white flowers, white pepper, and yellow apple. Highlighted by a streak of mineral driven acidity, the palate has notes of meyer lemon and a hint of spice. Then it pleasantly rounds out to a bright clean finish.

Vinification: Foot stomped and left on the skins for 4 hours. Pressed directly into neutral oak barrels, fermented by native yeasts. No sulfur added through fermentation.
Élevage: Aged for 8 months in neutral French Oak barrels, on its gross lies.
43 Cases Produced