After two years of teasing, it is finally here. I just ordered all 5 reds. On top of LE 2012, it is going to be a busy and productive wine making season.
So what's coming in Eclipse this Fall:
Dry Creek Chardonnay
German Mosel Gewurztraminer
New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
Washington Columbia Riesling
Washington Yakima Pinot Gris
Italian Piedmont Barolo with grape skins
Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel with grape skins
Lodi Ranch 11 Cabernet Sauvignon withgrape skins
Napa Stag's Leap Merlot with grape skins
Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir
Some additional details:
How are these wines different fromEstate? How are they similar? In particular the Stags Leap Merlot
The inherent character of each wine,particularly in the case of favourites such as Stag's Leap Merlot, werepreserved. Enhancements were made to deliver optimal body, structure andcharacter so that Eclipse wines could directly compete with commercial wines.
Kits are 18L - skins kits are 16l with2l wet grape skin packs
Aging is comparable to Estate. They willdrink well young at 3 months but deliver full character and complexity at 6months and beyond.
Dual yeast for New Zealand MarlboroughSauvignon Blanc and Washington Yakima Valley Pinot Gris to ensure outstandingaromatics for both wine styles.
Two stage oak process to ensure optimalcomplexity and flavour for each style of wine:
Italian Piedmont Barolo with grape skinsLodi Ranch 11 Cabernet Sauvignon with grape skins Napa Stag's Leap Merlot withgrape skins
Kev
So what's coming in Eclipse this Fall:
Dry Creek Chardonnay
German Mosel Gewurztraminer
New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
Washington Columbia Riesling
Washington Yakima Pinot Gris
Italian Piedmont Barolo with grape skins
Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel with grape skins
Lodi Ranch 11 Cabernet Sauvignon withgrape skins
Napa Stag's Leap Merlot with grape skins
Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir
Some additional details:
How are these wines different fromEstate? How are they similar? In particular the Stags Leap Merlot
The inherent character of each wine,particularly in the case of favourites such as Stag's Leap Merlot, werepreserved. Enhancements were made to deliver optimal body, structure andcharacter so that Eclipse wines could directly compete with commercial wines.
Kits are 18L - skins kits are 16l with2l wet grape skin packs
Aging is comparable to Estate. They willdrink well young at 3 months but deliver full character and complexity at 6months and beyond.
Dual yeast for New Zealand MarlboroughSauvignon Blanc and Washington Yakima Valley Pinot Gris to ensure outstandingaromatics for both wine styles.
Two stage oak process to ensure optimalcomplexity and flavour for each style of wine:
Italian Piedmont Barolo with grape skinsLodi Ranch 11 Cabernet Sauvignon with grape skins Napa Stag's Leap Merlot withgrape skins
Kev
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