Martian Ranch & Vineyard
Mothership Santa Barbara County Grenache Blanc
Whole cluster pressed. Settled for one week in stainless steel tank at 45 degrees no SO2 added, no other additions were made to juice. Racked to 22 HL foudre and stainless steel barrels. Primary fermentation with indigenous yeast lasted approximately eight weeks. 100% malolactic fermentation was completed. Aged for six months in foudre. Cold stabilized, no fining, light filter for clarity (5 micron). Bottled February 28, 2012. A total of 310
Whole cluster pressed. Settled for one week in stainless steel tank at 45 degrees no SO2 added, no other additions were made to juice. Racked to 22 HL foudre and stainless steel barrels. Primary fermentation with indigenous yeast lasted approximately eight weeks. 100% malolactic fermentation was completed. Aged for six months in foudre. Cold stabilized, no fining, light filter for clarity (5 micron). Bottled February 28, 2012. A total of 310
1 person found it helpfulJan 11th, 2014Pretty basic, easy-going drinker that doesn't really overwhelm in any way, which is either a good or bad thing, depending on what you're looking for...
Pretty basic, easy-going drinker that doesn't really overwhelm in any way, which is either a good or bad thing, depending on what you're looking for...
May 14th, 2015Pretty light and zesty with strong aromas of almond and peaches. Medium acidity and a short finish
Pretty light and zesty with strong aromas of almond and peaches. Medium acidity and a short finish
Apr 25th, 2015One-dimensional. Barely any fruit or aromatics. Flat. No finish.
One-dimensional. Barely any fruit or aromatics. Flat. No finish.
Feb 28th, 2015Fruitier on the nose than on the palate -- more mineral than expected. Great plush texture and good acid. Interesting.
Fruitier on the nose than on the palate -- more mineral than expected. Great plush texture and good acid. Interesting.
Aug 31st, 2014Michael Wangbickler CWE DipWSET
President Drink Local Wine Inc, Educator Discover Wine & Spirits Academy
Michael had this 11 years ago
Michael had this 11 years ago
Apr 27th, 2014