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2014 SemillonColumbia Valley

WINEMAKER COMMENTFew Semillons show their richness and complexity as those produced in

Washington State. Our cool harvest nights help to ensure crisp natural acidity,

making this a wonderful food pairing wine.

VINEYARDS25% Klipsun, 20% Rosebud, 20% Stillwater Creek, 16% Desert Wind,

15% Seven Hills 4% Bacchus

VINTAGE ■ The 2014 vintage was a repeat of the warm 2013 vintage with heat units nearly

identical, and no unusual winter frost, pest, or disease pressure. ■ Bud break was early, followed by a warm spring and relatively early bloom. Fruit

set was near ideal. Slowing tactics were implemented such as delayed thinning

and leafing to delay veraison and ultimately harvest. ■ Temperatures cooled mid-August stretching out the hang-time to complete

veraison. Berry size and berry count per cluster were slightly up resulting in

healthy crop yields. ■ Modest fall day-time temperatures and cool nights resulted in a rich and vibrant

structure with bold color development. Overall warmer conditions delivered

ample sugars and surprisingly strong acids, particularly in our higher elevation

sites.

WINEMAKING ■ Over 30 years of meticulous vineyard management and winemaking experience

are fundamental to the quality of our wines and reputation for excellence. We are

engaged in growing and making 100% of our wines. ■ The grapes were harvested in the cool early morning hours and promptly

delivered to the winery for immediate pressing. The fruit was whole-cluster

pressed to tank and allowed to settle. ■ The juice was then racked off the solids into neutral tight-grained French oak,

then barrel fermented and aged for 5 months.

TASTING NOTESRich with vibrant fruit and balanced acidity, this wine shows pretty orange

blossom, apple and melon aromas, with layers of lemon custard, fresh apricot and

honeysuckle flavors expanding on a textured, balanced finish.

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S E M I L L O N

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14.5%

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HARVEST DATA

Harvest Dates AuguST 27 2014- OCTOBER 7, 2014

Average Brix 24.6°

Average pH 3.33

Average Acidity 5.5 g/L

WINE DATA

Composition 80% SEMILLON, 20% SAuVIgNON BLANC

pH 3.26

Total Acidity 6.2 g/L

Alcohol 14.5%

Bottling Date JuNE 1-4, 2015

Release Date SEpTEMBER 1, 2015

Case Production 5,300

PO Box 111 ■ Lowden, Washington 99360 ■ 509.525-0940