Late Harvest
Our Late Harvest wine is decadent with the perfect balance of body, acidity, and sweetness, and mango on the finish.
YEAR: 2020
BLEND: 50% Frontenac blanc, 50% Frontenac gris
SOURCE:
Cellardoor Estate Vineyard, Lincolnville, ME
ABV: 10.1%
WINEMAKER NOTES: Following a nerve-racking late spring frost, mother nature gave Maine winemakers a reprieve with a hot, dry growing season that allowed the vines to catch up and produce beautifully ripe fruit. Harvested as the sun rose over the horizon on an early November morning, each cluster was gently clipped from the vine and delicately placed in bins to be loaded into our press where we kept the pressure low to avoid harsh phenolics. Closely monitoring sugar levels during fermentation, we chilled the tank to 33 F when the wine hit 10.1 degrees brix. Careful to keep oxygen exposure to a minimum, we fermented and aged this late harvest wine in 100% stainless steel.
AWARDS:
- The Best Late Harvest Wine – 2023 San Francisco International Wine Competition
PAIRING SUGGESTIONS:
- Classic Cheesecake
- Coconut Lime Panna Cotta
- Peach Crisp and Vanilla Ice Cream
- Blue Cheese
PRICE:
$27.00 bottle / $200 case
Captivating the palate with luscious notes of white peach, white nectarine, and candied apple, creating a delightful medley of fruit flavors. The touch of honey adds a sweet complexity, making for a highly enjoyable wine. – 2023 San Francisco International Wine Competition Judging Panel
