2022 SNAKESKINSkin-Contact Sémillon
2022 SNAKESKIN Skin-contact Sémillon made in Tuscan terra-cotta amphora.
The SERPENTS grapes treated as if they were red. I.e., rather than the gentle, fast processing that most white grapes undergo, this fruit was punched down and left macerating on its skins, seeds, and stems for 100 days. The resulting animal that emerged, although related, has entirely different aromatics, tannin structure, and, of course, color - a shimmering amber hue. As this wine is the SERPENTS, but with extended skin contact, its naturally called SNAKESKIN.
100 Cases produced.
SNAKESKIN bucks preconceptions of what to expect from white grapes, offering notes of tea, toasted almond, apricot, and jasmine. This is a fascinating food wine, sure to inspire unprecedented pairings.
- WinemakerAaron Pott
- RegionSonoma
- AppellationKnights Valley
- VineyardBavarian Lion
- Aging / CooperageTuscan Terra-cotta Amphora
- Alcohol10.6%
- Production100 cases