Cayuga White 2022
Vintage Notes:
Winter started mild and rainy until January, when we had several extreme cold events. This led to varying degrees of winter damage (in some cases extreme). Coupled with a naturally small yield, most of the Finger Lakes faced extremely low yields across the board but especially with red vinifera. What few reds we did bring in were intense and beautiful, but snap them up quick before they disappear. The beautifully warm spring and early summer was followed by some intense rain events in September, after which we were gifted with one of the driest Octobers in decades.
White peach on the nose, followed by Pink Lady apple on the palate. Bright acidity finishes with a creaminess and hint of sweet mandarin. Pleaseant, refreshing, and perfect for a day on the boat or on the table with spicy Thai food.
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Varietal | 100% Cayuga White |
| Appellation | Finger Lakes |
| Vineyard | 100% Knapp Vineyards |
| Harvest Date | 09/20/2022 00:00:00 |
| PH | 3.21 |
| Residual Sugar | 1.5% |
| Alcohol | 12.70% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Artificially Carbonated | No |
| Sparkling Wine | No |
Winemaker Notes:
Cayuga White is especially disease resistant, proving especially true in this difficult growing season. It seems particularly aromatic this vintage, and the aromatics are still present in the glass. Picked early morning to keep it cool, it was also fermented at low temperatures for over a month. Just a touch of CO2 was left in the glass to give just a hint of a spritz and bring it to life. This eponymous grape of Cayuga Lake makes it a perfect wine for enjoying on the lake in a sunny day.
