Petit Manseng
Current Vintage: 2023
“Floral notes and fresh tropical fruit characteristics were carried through the palate by a nice acidity and balanced by residual sugar. This balancing act between acidity and sugar is the trick with Petit Manseng and successful here.” – Virginia Wine Time
Style: Zesty | Juicy | Bright
Composition: 100% Petit Manseng
Aromatics: Subtle, restrained aromatics of apricot and beeswax alongside green tropical fruit, with lively hints of tea tree, lemon zest, and pomelo.
Palate: Crisp acidity and a medium- to full-bodied texture carry flavors of ripe stone fruit, honey, and lemon-ginger, building into bergamot, grapefruit, and lemon verbena. A vibrant pop of acidity finishes with lingering minerality and salinity.
Food Pairings: Scallops or shellfish with cream-based sauces, pork, spicy Thai dishes, gumbo, jambalaya, jerk chicken.
Vineyard: Clay Ground Vineyard
Alcohol: 13.30%
Color: Pale to medium yellow with golden, straw hues
Aging: 3 months – Stainless Steel