Seyval Blanc 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.
This is a wine for Sauvignon Blanc lovers. There is a surprising weight on the palate, but still presents with zippy acidity and a flinty minerality. The nose is continually evolving over time but honeydew, green apple, and grapefruit peel are ever present. Lemon blossom and just a hint of guava present on the palate.
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Varietal | 100% Seyval Blanc |
| Appellation | Finger Lakes |
| Vineyard | 100% Knapp Vineyards |
| Harvest Date | 09/08/2022 00:00:00 |
| PH | 3.14 |
| Residual Sugar | 0.8% |
| Alcohol | 11.80% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Artificially Carbonated | No |
| Sparkling Wine | No |
Winemaker Notes:
Our Seyval was ready to pick particularly early this season, but still presented with all the ripe flavors we love in this variety. Picked by machine on September 8th, we fermented cool and tried to let the wine speak for itself. Reduction is a constant problem with Sevyal Blanc during fermentation, but multiple rackings and oxygen management helped remediate the issue.
