World renowned. Washington grown.
Two Vines 2002 Semillon Chardonnay
A "Wine of the Week" - St. Petersburg Times
Tasting Notes
“A pleasing sipper with pear, fig and melon aromas. The finish on this lively, medium-bodied wine is clean and refreshing with hints of fig, lemon and honeydew.” -Ray Einberger, Winemaker 
Growing Season
- The growing season began with cool weather that modestly delayed bud break and fruit set.
- Consistent and ideal weather conditions from mid-summer to early fall, with daytime to nighttime swings spanning as much as 40 degrees, were perfect for fruit maturation.
- Grape clusters were compact with large, fully mature berries.
- Fruit quality was excellent, marking the 5th consecutive quality vintage.
Vineyards
- Columbia Valley vineyards are seated east of the Cascade Mountain range. Up to 14,000 feet high, the mountains effectively block eastward-moving wet weather systems from the Pacific Ocean.
- Just 6 to 8 inches of rainfall reach the growing region annually. Vineyards are 100% drip irrigation.
- The soils have low fertility and low water-holding capacity, allowing precise control of vine growth patterns.
- Vines are planted north to south on south and southeast facing slopes.
Winemaking
- Grape lots were harvested, pressed and fermented separately in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks.
- Malolactic fermentation and sur lie aging of 20% of the Chardonnay lots contributed to the racy, fruit-forward style.
- The master blend is composed of 60% Semillon and 40% Chardonnay.
Technical Data
- Total acidity: 0.59 g/100ml
- pH: 3.34
- Alcohol: 13.0%
- Blend: 60% Semillon, 40% Chardonnay
- Residual sugar: 0.60 g/100ml
Food Pairings
Gnocchi with cream sauce, seafood bisque, crepes