Their winemaking is currently managed by fourth-generation California farmers and brothers, Andrew and Adam Mariani.Īndrew and Adam believe the best wines are the result of a healthy relationship between man and nature, and that a vineyard managed in harmony with the greater ecosystem results in more site-specific wines that represent a sense of time and place. The winery was founded in 2007 on a property that pioneered pre-prohibition Sonoma Valley. Scribe Winery in Sonoma produces many vibrant wine varietals such as Rosé, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Syrah, and also my favorite red, Cabernet Sauvignon!! Scribe has an organic garden on the property, which allows for a farm to table experience to pair with tasty wines!! The Wine Tasting and Food Experience is something you cannot miss during your visit. As a Napa Valley resident, I’m happy to provide this tip because Scribe was one of the most beautiful properties I’ve ever visited. Napa and Sonoma have numerous outstanding wineries to visit, and it can be overwhelming to choose the best ones if you are visiting for a short period of time. Who else wants to spend a day or at least an afternoon at this wonderful winery called Scribe? I had a such a great time there and I’m so happy to be posting about our experience in the “Hacienda”!! Maturation took place in stainless steel tanks to retain the purity of fruit and thenuances of the terroir for four to six months and malolactic conversion was prevented toretain the crisp style.Tasting NoteA fresh, textured and complex Chardonnay with expressive notes of pineapple andorange zest layered with a touch of jicama and sea spray, through to a long, exquisitefinish.GrapeChardonnay 100%Winemaker: Gustavo SoteloMillerRegion: CaliforniaSubregion: Sonoma Count圜ountry: USAAlcohol: 12.A Beautiful View from the Scribe Hacienda House!! The wine was aged on its fine lees, without stirring, imparting gentletexture. A long, cool fermentation took place withselected yeasts. Thevines are hand-harvested in the cool of the night.WinemakingThe bunches were whole cluster pressed, and following cold settling for a period of 24hours, the juice was racked off its gross lees. Generally, leaf coverage isleft on the fruiting zone of the vine to minimise any potential sun burn and keep the fruitfresh and with balanced acidity resulting in vibrant wines full of natural freshness. The vines are VSP trained on abilateral spur pruned cordon and are sustainably farmed. The vines are planted inthe deep, fertile Huichica loam soils of the estate. The estate vines are RobertYoung clones which have been grafted onto rootstock 101-14. The climate is influenced by its sheltered positionbetween the hills, which results in a dry, warm and sunny mesoclimate, gentlymoderated by its proximity to San Pablo Bay to the south. Sonoma Valley lies between the Mayacamas Mountains to the eastand Sonoma Mountains to the west. Once under full canopy later in theseason, the fruit developed evenly with concentrated flavours, colour and texture.Harvest began on August 13th with favourable, temperate weather throughout thepicking season.VineyardThe Chardonnay grapes come from the Sonoma Valley AVA, a subregion with theSonoma County. The spring months stayed dry and cool, slowing shoot growthand contributing to low yields and small berries. The Marianis believe that the best wines are the result of ahealthy relationship between man and nature, and that a vineyard managed inharmony with the greater ecosystem results in more site specific, terroir driven grapes.When vinified with non-interventionist natural methods, the result is a distinct wine thatspeaks vividly of its provenance.VintageA dry winter with below-average rainfall and a cool start to spring kept the vinesdormant late into March. The winerywas founded in 2007 on a property that helped pioneer pre-prohibition Sonoma Valleywine making and is managed by fourth generation California farmers and brothers,Andrew and Adam Mariani. #html-body A fresh, textured and exquisite Chardonnay withexpressive notes of pineapple and orange zest layeredwith a touch of sea spray, through to a long finish.Producer NoteScribe Winery produces vibrant, terroir driven wines from Sonoma, California.
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