Vineyard Notes
We use traditional French Rhône varietals for our white blend. Anaba's Coriol is made with 69% Viognier, 15% Roussanne, 10% Marsanne, and 6% Grenache Blanc grown in Sonoma Valley. We source these grapes from three premium vineyards: McWilliams, Landa and Kelly Glenn. The Landa Vineyard is located in the shadows of the eastern hills of the Sonoma Valley. This site consistently produces high quality Viognier grapes, known for their floral aromas and lends a fleshy, rich texture to the wine.

From Sonoma Valley's McWilliams and Kelly Glen vineyards comes Roussanne, Marsanne, and Grenache Blanc. Grenache Blanc lends a longer length and higher alcohol to the blend, along with rich notes of citrus and herbs. Roussanne is a plump varietal that has floral and tea-like aromas. In warmer climates, such as Sonoma, Roussanne produces richer wines with a fuller body and flavors of honey and pear. Marsanne provides complexity by producing deeply colored wines with notes of pear and spice.

Winemaking Notes
This fruit was hand harvested early in the morning to ensure the coldest juice possible and came into the winery in exceptional condition. We then hand sorted, whole cluster pressed and fermented one third in stainless steel under very cool conditions. Two thirds of the fruit was barrel fermented. The lees were stirred frequently for ten weeks post fermentation, a process called batonnage, which increases the appealing textures of the wine. Coriol white was barrel fermented and then went through malolactic fermentation. This wine was aged for 11 months in 100% French oak barrels, 20% of which were new. Our preferred barrel coopers include Francois Ferrer, Sirugue, Dargaud Jaegle.

Tasting Notes
Complex aromas of darkly toasted bread and lemon peel emanate from this rich wine. Our medium bodied Rhône style blend is laden with notes of white pepper, summer peach, citrus and a provocative mineral note. The Coriol white is mouthwatering and bright.

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