2013 Emblem Passito, Oso Vineyard, Napa Valley, 375ml 3-Pack
Warm orange blossom and dried Turkish apricot aromatics intermingle with roasted pecans and the essence of a kumquat crème. The unctuous liquid flows across the palate unlocking fresh apple and pear tart tatin with a warmth of caramel and sea salt buttered brioche. The freshness and acidity of the wine is a pleasant contrast to the richness.
Oso Vineyard
The grapes for our Emblem “Oso Passito” were harvested from our family’s Oso Vineyard. Planted on slopes rising up from Swartz Creek, it is nestled between Sugarloaf and Howell Mountains in Napa Valley, where the historic Oat Hill Mine Road begins its ascent over the mountain toward Calistoga. There, the vines grow out of a porous soil through which run gravelly streaks. The high drainage stresses the vines, leading to high flavor concentration. The fruit remains fresh and vibrant throughout the growing season due to mild temperatures – warmer evenings and cooler days than on the valley floor – and afternoon breezes that blow straight down the vineyard rows.
Vintage Notes
A nearly perfect Napa Valley growing season and harvest provided an abundance of quality grapes in 2013. From spring bud break, through flowering, fruit set, and ripening, conditions were ideal. A consistent stretch of warm summer weather, without large heat spikes and with plenty of cool and foggy nights, ripened grapes to perfection.
Specs
Winemaking: Each cluster is harvested by hand and meticulously de-stemmed and allowed to dry in the sun and wind. Cold fermentation for 21 days in stainless steel tanks. During maceration, the dried grapes release their fresh and fragrant sweetness. A unique method of harvest and fermentation whereby the grapes are hand selected at three different maturity levels to provide acidity, richness and vibrancy.
- Blend: 100% Muscat Canelli
- pH: 3.81
- Alcohol: 13.9%