2009 LE MISTRAL WHITE WINE

The 2009 Le Mistral White Wine is medium bodied with classical Viognier notes honey dew and apricot. The Marsanne and Roussanne add fresh, light layers of citrus and a bright, mineral finish.

Daytime temperatures in Monterey County tend to be quite variable because of the wind. The temperature gradually rises during the day and peaks around 2pm every afternoon. Then the maritime influence of theMonterey Bay causes the wind to blow inland at 20 to 30 MPH, and it is not unusual for the temperature to cool by as much as 20 degrees F in less than an hour. The high heat spikes common to the Napa Valley do not normally occur in Monterey County's Salinas Valley.

The fruit was grown sustainably on small-lot vineyards from Monterey County.

While the classic red Rhone varietals like Syrah and Grenache have taken a firm stand in California viticulture in recent years, the white Rhone grapes are slowly being discovered by a broader audience. Small plantings of the Chateauneuf-du-pape Viognier and the Hermitage Marsanne and Roussanne are grown in windy nooks and crannies of Monterey County's Salinas Valley. With less than 250 cases available of this Le Mistral White Wine, this little gem is for true California-Rhone lovers and those searching for something unique in wine country.

Less than 250 cases.