2019 Intention
2019 Intention
In a concentrated, high acid vintage like 2019, Petit Manseng brings power and taut structure, so this wine wants a decanter to help reveal the richness at the core of the wine. The aromatics highlight warm, brioche character of the extended lees contact, with grilled tropical fruits and savoury herbs, and the preserved citrus and white flower attributes of the Sauvignon Blanc add great dynamics to the nose, resulting in an ever-evolving wine. The palate is powerful yet precise, with rich, ripe fruit, along with a savory, almost salty and textured middle that is lengthened by pronounced acidity that carries through the finish.
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Composition / Blend
62% Petit Manseng, 35% Sauvignon Blanc, 3% Chardonnay
Size
750mL
Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Vineyard Designation
Early Mountain block 78 and 11.
Aging
This wine will likely age for a long time, and we expect it to drink best between 2026 and 2032, assuming proper cellar conditions.
Alcohol %
14.3
Winemaker Notes
This is our second vintage of Intention, a wine meant to stand alongside Rise and Eluvium in terms of complexity and aging. We have made the wine in two vintages, 2017 and 2019, and both are based on a co-fermentation of Sauvignon Blanc and Petit Manseng. While there are some similarities to the long lived, white Bordeaux blends, such as the use of Sauvignon, new wood, and bottle aging, we chose co-fermentation as a way to weave tightly the characteristics of the grape varieties, and we opted for Petit Manseng to bring the power, structure and base notes to the wine.
Aging
This wine will likely age for a long time, and we expect it to drink best between 2026 and 2032, assuming proper cellar conditions.