Birdhorse Wines Verdelho, Contra Costa County, California 2023
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Birdhorse Verdelho Contra Costa 2023 is a lively and refreshing white wine that brings out the best of the Verdelho grape, showcasing vibrant fruit and minerality from its unique California terroir.
- Winemakers: Corinne Rich and Katie Rouse, known for their innovative approach to highlighting underappreciated varietals.
- Farming: Practicing organic farming.
- Variety: 100% Verdelho.
- Terroir: Sourced from the Evina Vineyard in Contra Costa County, where Sorrento clay loam soils and the proximity to the San Joaquin Delta help preserve the grapes natural acidity.
- Vinification: Direct press to stainless steel, followed by aging in a mix of neutral puncheons, barriques, and stainless steel for 4 months to enhance texture without overwhelming the fruit.
- Tasting Notes: Bright citrus, lemon pith, and tropical notes like pineapple, with underlying flinty minerality. The wine has a racy acidity and a crisp, clean finish. Ideal for pairing with shellfish, vegetarian dishes, or lean fish.
- Alcohol: 12.3%
Birdhorse Verdelho Contra Costa 2023 is a lively and refreshing white wine that brings out the best of the Verdelho grape, showcasing vibrant fruit and minerality from its unique California terroir.
- Winemakers: Corinne Rich and Katie Rouse, known for their innovative approach to highlighting underappreciated varietals.
- Farming: Practicing organic farming.
- Variety: 100% Verdelho.
- Terroir: Sourced from the Evina Vineyard in Contra Costa County, where Sorrento clay loam soils and the proximity to the San Joaquin Delta help preserve the grapes natural acidity.
- Vinification: Direct press to stainless steel, followed by aging in a mix of neutral puncheons, barriques, and stainless steel for 4 months to enhance texture without overwhelming the fruit.
- Tasting Notes: Bright citrus, lemon pith, and tropical notes like pineapple, with underlying flinty minerality. The wine has a racy acidity and a crisp, clean finish. Ideal for pairing with shellfish, vegetarian dishes, or lean fish.
- Alcohol: 12.3%
Birdhorse Verdelho Contra Costa 2023 is a lively and refreshing white wine that brings out the best of the Verdelho grape, showcasing vibrant fruit and minerality from its unique California terroir.
- Winemakers: Corinne Rich and Katie Rouse, known for their innovative approach to highlighting underappreciated varietals.
- Farming: Practicing organic farming.
- Variety: 100% Verdelho.
- Terroir: Sourced from the Evina Vineyard in Contra Costa County, where Sorrento clay loam soils and the proximity to the San Joaquin Delta help preserve the grapes natural acidity.
- Vinification: Direct press to stainless steel, followed by aging in a mix of neutral puncheons, barriques, and stainless steel for 4 months to enhance texture without overwhelming the fruit.
- Tasting Notes: Bright citrus, lemon pith, and tropical notes like pineapple, with underlying flinty minerality. The wine has a racy acidity and a crisp, clean finish. Ideal for pairing with shellfish, vegetarian dishes, or lean fish.
- Alcohol: 12.3%
Birdhorse Verdelho Contra Costa 2023 is a lively and refreshing white wine that brings out the best of the Verdelho grape, showcasing vibrant fruit and minerality from its unique California terroir.
- Winemakers: Corinne Rich and Katie Rouse, known for their innovative approach to highlighting underappreciated varietals.
- Farming: Practicing organic farming.
- Variety: 100% Verdelho.
- Terroir: Sourced from the Evina Vineyard in Contra Costa County, where Sorrento clay loam soils and the proximity to the San Joaquin Delta help preserve the grapes natural acidity.
- Vinification: Direct press to stainless steel, followed by aging in a mix of neutral puncheons, barriques, and stainless steel for 4 months to enhance texture without overwhelming the fruit.
- Tasting Notes: Bright citrus, lemon pith, and tropical notes like pineapple, with underlying flinty minerality. The wine has a racy acidity and a crisp, clean finish. Ideal for pairing with shellfish, vegetarian dishes, or lean fish.
- Alcohol: 12.3%