2021 Vinous Obscura 'Millefiori' Field Blend (orange)
There are two rows in the Wirtz Vineyard that are my favorite. I found an old vineyard map that listed them as "experimental rows", so obviously I had to learn more. There are a few vines that appear to be Black Muscat and are clearly older than the bulk of these 1968 & 1971 plantings. Most of what is contained in these rows is Franken Riesling, Chasselas, Perle of Csaba, Merlot, Pinot Gris, Sylvaner, and Gewurztraminer. The exact origins and clonal pedigree remain a mystery.
There are two rows in the Wirtz Vineyard that are my favorite. I found an old vineyard map that listed them as "experimental rows", so obviously I had to learn more. There are a few vines that appear to be Black Muscat and are clearly older than the bulk of these 1968 & 1971 plantings. Most of what is contained in these rows is Franken Riesling, Chasselas, Perle of Csaba, Merlot, Pinot Gris, Sylvaner, and Gewurztraminer. The exact origins and clonal pedigree remain a mystery.
There are two rows in the Wirtz Vineyard that are my favorite. I found an old vineyard map that listed them as "experimental rows", so obviously I had to learn more. There are a few vines that appear to be Black Muscat and are clearly older than the bulk of these 1968 & 1971 plantings. Most of what is contained in these rows is Franken Riesling, Chasselas, Perle of Csaba, Merlot, Pinot Gris, Sylvaner, and Gewurztraminer. The exact origins and clonal pedigree remain a mystery.
I have used these vines in a few wines in previous vintages, but in 2021 I got a chance to collaborate on this wine with my friend and colleague Elle Holcomb. When she wanted to make her own wine, I offered up these rows. Our "Millefiori" was co-fermented on skins for 10 days, then pressed off over Riesling skins. The resulting wine has explosive aromatics, color, and an incredible finish. This wine was aged in bottle for 22 months before release.
