BOS Wine 2020 'Wishflower' White, Old Mission Peninsula

Item Number: 18749

UPC: None

Country: USA
Region: Michigan
Sub Region: Old Mission Peninsula
Appellation/AVA: Old Mission Peninsula
Estate Grown Wine: No
Vintage: 2020
Grape(s): Pinot Gris / Chardonnay / Riesling
Type: Wine - White
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 13

Vineyard Notes: Dave has managed the farming and consulted on many vineyards in California that are biodynamic certified. Now, he is working hard at changing farming in Northern Michigan by helping local vineyards move towards organic and biodynamic farming practices. This wine is a beautiful blend of Pinot Gris from Brigadoon Vineyard on Leelanau Peninsula along with Chardonnay and Riesling from Ten Hands Vineyard on Old Mission Peninsula. Brigadoon Vineyard sits up a bit higher and has sandy loam soil with a west-facing slope. Its owner, Adina Klim, takes great joy in farming and has a real passion for it. Dave has been helping them from the viticulture side and will be continuing to plant vines there. Ten Hands Vineyard faces the cool East Bay, situated on the northeastern shore of Old Mission Peninsula. The soil is sandy loam with mixed concentrations of clay and gravel.  The glacier movements mixed the soil, so it both drains well, has very little concentrated sand, contains moderate humus, and is slightly alkaline in pH.  For fruits, including grapes, this is ideal. Tom and Claudine enhance the soil with annual compost additions by planting a vast mix of grasses and legumes in the row middles.

Winemaking Notes: Dave co-fermented the Pinot Gris and Chardonnay to create this well balanced wine with Riesling to finish. Extended lees contact on this wine gives it a more refined finish on the palate.  

Tasting Notes: Lemon oil, candied ginger, green apple, almond cake