Beverage of the Week (BOW)
Troon Vineyard Vermentino Applegate Valley 2022
Product Story
We have been a fan of the Troon Vermentino since first tasting their 2014 vintage — now they are flirting with perfection. It was clear then, and remains certain now, that the climate and soils in Oregon's Applegate Valley is ideal for growing grapes like Vermentino. Troon Vineyard's Vermentino is not styled in the mold of either French or Italian Vermentino, rather it is developed into a very unique style that is 100% Troon. At Troon they are so committed to Vermentino that they make four different versions — white, orange, sparkling, and sur lie. Troon’s 2020 Vermentino was harvested in mid October. The grapes were foot-treaded and allowed to soak on the skins for a few hours before being pressed. The juice was settled and then fermented in neutral French oak barrels. Everything from fermentation to malolactic fermentation occurs naturally and spontaneously. The result is a stunning wine with depth and charm. Get it before it’s gone.
Brand Story
Troon Vineyard started quietly over four decades ago when Dick Troon planted vineyards in Southern Oregon. He sold grapes to local wineries but soon discovered that the best business decision was to create his own wines. He converted his barn to a winery and slowly built the brand until he sold the winery to his friend Larry Martin in 2003. Today, Troon Vineyard is owned by Dr. Bryan White and Denise White. The Whites along with Craig Camp, general manager, and winemaker Nate Wall lead the innovative wine making efforts at Troon. Nate has extensive winemaking experience in the Willamette Valley and brings a nuanced, almost Pinot Noir approach to winemaking. Craig is a wine industry veteran with a sharp palate, encyclopedic knowledge of the wines of the world, and relentless energy. Troon offers a wonderfully diverse selection of varietal wines and blends ranging from Malbec to Grenache and Vermentino to name just a few. Beginning with the 2018 vintage the fruit utilized by Troon was farmed 100% organically and biodynamically. All Troon wines were crushed by foot, fermented with only native yeasts with no additives of any kind. If you are seeking unique wines with style and gusto you need to get acquainted with Troon Vineyard.
Tasting Note
Brilliant, light straw color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of spring flowers and lemon curd with supporting notes of bees wax, meringue, wet stones, and kumquat. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, kiwi, star fruit, and citrus zest. The finish is long and lingering with a complex quince accent. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet lush texture.
How to Serve
This terrific white is the ideal aperitif offering complex flavors and perfect balance. Pair this with simple preparations of fish and fowl or with any delicate cream sauce.
Price: $ 30
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