2019 Discovery Melon de Bourgogne
Tasting notes
Aged on lees for 3 years, this wine offers layered and complex flavors. On the nose, a prominent burst of dewy brine give way to white flowers and honeyed pear. On the palate, mouthwatering lemon and sea salt present a heaviness and body, along with a lingering mineral finish.Ⓥ
Melon de Bourgogne is one of the latest ripening white varietals on the property and ripens in cold conditions. This results in a high acid, salty, mineral driven wine that is aged on the les for a minimum of 3 years.
| Appellation | Tualatin Hills |
| Vineyard | David Hill Vineyards |
| Harvest Date | 09/20/2019 |
| Acid | .71 |
| PH | 3.12 |
| Residual Sugar | 0.2 |
| Alcohol | 12.20% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 09/23/2022 |
| Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
In 2019, the Northern Willamette Valley saw a return to a more classic cool vintage. Spring was warm and damp with a late bud-break, while the growing season was moderate and steady. Early rains and a rapid October cool down created the need for strategic harvesting of fruit, which rewarded us with optimal ripeness and retention of acidity. From 2019 we may see one of the best vintages in the last two decades.
