Saturday morning, 19 cases of 'Sonis Cellars 2008 white wine were bottled by yours truly and a small band of futures buyers. And by "futures buyers" I mean friends a family who went in on the batch with me. Fact is, I only came home with 3 cases to keep for myself.
The final blend is 60% viognier and 40% chardonnay, without a trace of oak or malolactic fermentation.
Right now, it's very citrusy with grapefruits and lemons the predominant aromas and flavors right now with some citrus zest there too. It's light, fresh and pretty tasty.
The labels remain un-labeled in the cellar because I haven't even come up with a name for this wine yet. That's one of my goals for the week though.
Call it "Lenn's Friends."
Posted by: Jason Feulner | March 02, 2009 at 12:11 PM
Chardonnay and Viognier are my acquaintances, but riesling is my friend. Once I find someone who will help me make one of those, I'll do that!
Posted by: Lenn Thompson | March 02, 2009 at 12:16 PM
Well, that would imply that "Lenn's Acquaintances" should be the name of this blend, although it really doesn't sell itself very well that way...
Posted by: Jason Feulner | March 02, 2009 at 01:23 PM
Yes, let your readers name it!
Posted by: Bryan | March 02, 2009 at 02:41 PM
In Vitro Fertilennation.
Posted by: Peter Bell / Fox Run | March 02, 2009 at 05:14 PM
Hmm ... a new white. Will these be in the gift bags for TC09? (Kidding, of course.)
Posted by: Michelle | March 02, 2009 at 06:42 PM
I think its best to just name it after the winemaker or the vineyard. where is the fruit from?
Posted by: Rowland | March 03, 2009 at 01:52 AM
Wow, Peter Bell wins.
But if I get a shot... Lennrapture.
Posted by: Evan Dawson | March 03, 2009 at 06:47 AM
Some great thoughts and ideas...but I finished the label last night. Stay tuned. I'll be posting it today/tomorrow.
Love these ideas though. Perhaps in 2009 I'll have to make another wine and run a contest to name it!
Posted by: Lenn | March 03, 2009 at 07:44 AM