2021 Block 23 Old Vine Cuvee
Tasting notes
Made from aromatic white varietals, Block 23 brings bold aromas of tart peach, apricot, and lychee that give way to bright flavors of elderberry and lime. These flavors bolster a lively and refreshing acidity with beautiful notes of natural honey on the finish. Ⓥ
From original Coury nursery plantings, this co-ferment was crafted to best express the clonal material of these aromatic white varietals. Taken direct to press, free-run juice was fermented dry in stainless steel drums.
| Varietal Composition | 34% Pearl of Csaba, 33%Muscat Ottonel, 33 % Mueller Thurgau, |
| Appellation | Willamette Valley |
| Vineyard | David Hill Vineyards |
| Harvest Date | 08/29/2021 |
| Acid | .53mg/100ml |
| PH | 3.30 |
| Aging | Stainless Steel |
| Residual Sugar | .02g/ml |
| Alcohol | 11.20% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 03/01/2022 |
| Cases Produced | 85 |
| Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
In 2021, the blooming season started rainy for most of the Willamette Valley and Tualatin Hills. Fortunately, David Hill’s vines bloomed later, resulting in abundant yields at harvest time. The overall temperatures for the season were warm, but even with the heat spikes in the summer it did not affect the vines or spike the sugar content. In fact, the dry heat of the growing season allowed for intentional hanging times for many of our variatles. The conditions of this vintage has created wines with complex flavors and aromas, making 2021 one of our favorite vintages in the last few years.
