2020 Discovery Melon de Bourgogne
Tasting notes
Aged on lees for 3 years, this wine offers layered and complex flavors. Juicy ripe pear and jasmine tea meet aromas of dewy, coastal fog and Parmesan rind. Ripe fruit with an underlying minerality meet on the palate and finish with a lingering maritime saltiness. Ⓥ
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 lees for a minimum of 3 years.
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Varietal | Melon de Bourgogne |
| Varietal Composition | 100% |
| Appellation | Tualatin Hills |
| Vineyard | David Hill Vineyards |
| Harvest Date | 10/07/2020 |
| Acid | .71 |
| PH | 3.12 |
| Aging | Fermented and aged in stainless steel on lees for 36 months |
| Residual Sugar | 0.02 |
| Alcohol | 12.20% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 10/18/2023 |
| Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
In 2020 Oregon experienced brutal wildfires. With 50 square miles separating the Tualatin Hills from the most concentrated smoke, David Hill faired incredibly well, and our fruit was lucky enough to escape untouched by smoke damage. A damp and later than average bloom resulted in smaller clusters and berries, creating a perfect set for what the vines should bear during bloom. A temperate summer allowed fruit to hang without becoming overly ripe, while dry weather systems during harvest allowed the vineyard team to pick with leisure. The circumstances in 2020 produced ripeness and expression among our wines that makes for a seriously age-worthy vintage.
