2022 Hartwick Vineyard ‘Preconceived Notions’ Skin-Fermented Muscat

Grapes: Muscat

Vineyard: Encompassed by a large organic walnut orchard, the wire-trained, CCOF certified-organic fruit of Davis Drive were planted about twenty years ago in the heart of Lake County AVA. Most of Lake County experiences a vast diurnal-temperature fluctuation, with intense sunshine providing warm days and afternoon winds that cool down the area, often resulting in 50-degree diurnal cycles.

AVA: Lake County

Method: This Lake County Muscat underwent whole cluster carbonic maceration for 17 days. We then pressed it into tank and let it settle for 1 week before transferring it to neutral oak barrels for 12 months.

Tastes and Smells:  Finger Limes, Honeysuckle, Mezcal margarita

ABV: 11.7%

Cases: 532

Bottling Date: March 2023

Release Date: May 2023