2016 Eos Reserve White Wine, Santa Ynez Valley
Winemaker Notes
Our 2016 Reserve White Wine delivers the perfect amount of acidity to
balance out the lush round stonefruit components. This golden hued wine
abounds with aromas of Blenheim apricot and juicy white nectarine. The rich
full mouth feel finishes with a touch of honey and a hint of lemon zest.
Composition
100% Roussanne
Wine Specs
Vintage
2016
Varietal
White Blend
Appellation
Santa Ynez Valley
Harvest Date
August 23rd - October 8th 2016
Acid
6.2 g/L
pH
3.52
Aging
9 months in one and two year old French oak
Alcohol %
15
Production Notes
2016 produced average yields and high quality fruit. Few frost spells in
winter and little to no rain led to an early bud break at the end of February.
A very good fruit set in spring was followed by a warm summer that kept
the vines roaring through veraison and maturation. Harvest occurred from
August 23rd- October 8th 2016.
Vineyard Notes
Over the past two decades the Santa Ynez Valley has emerged as one of the
most celebrated winegrowing regions in California. Formed by the
Purisima Hills and San Rafael Mountains to the north and the Santa Ynez
Mountains to the south, it is the largest AVA in Santa Barbara County. The
cool, western portion is well suited to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The
warmer eastern section is home to aromatic whites such as Viognier,
Rousanne, Marsanne, and Sauvignon Blanc and bold reds including Syrah,
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.
