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2007 Snapdragon
from Isenhower Cellars
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Isenhower Cellars is the first Washington winery to blend the white Rhone grapes Roussanne and Viognier. 100% fermented in stainless steel tank (no oak) allows the flavors from the vineyards to shine. Snapdragon is redolent with flavors of mango, orange peel, cardamom, and acacia.
Quick Profile
- Kind White
- Type White Blend
- Appellation Columbia Valley
- Characteristics Great Acidity, Mango, and No Oak
- Finished Alcohol 14.3%
- Cases Produced 672
- Wine Details
- Consumer Reviews
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Winemaker’s Tasting Notes
Denise and I have been making variations on the unconventional theme of blending Roussanne and Viognier since 2002. We were the first Washington winery to blend the two grapes (there are a few others now; copying is the ultimate form of flattery). Various vineyards has been used in the blend. In 2007 we’ve narrowed the Snapdragon to the two best Roussanne vineyards and our best Viognier vineyard. We like a high percentage of Roussanne in the Snapdragon because Roussanne ages very well and is a better dinner partner than Viognier. So why add Viognier? The haunting and perfumed aromas of Viognier accentuates the more subtle Roussanne. The Snapdragon is a very flexible wine on the dinner table. Pair it with Thai curry, sushi, shellfish, halibut, gumbo, and jambalaya. We like to serve the Snapdragon at 55 F. Enjoy now through 2012.
Vintage Notes
Both of our Roussanne vineyards were planted with the Tablas Creek clone in 2000. As the vines age the Roussanne’s are spicer and have more minerality. Roussanne has flavors of mango, orange Peel, cardamom, and acacia and smells of white flowers. The Viognier from Ciel du Cheval is Washington’s second oldest planting (1994) and has a beautiful perfume aroma and flavors of peaches.
Fermentation Notes
All our white wine grapes are gently pressed “whole cluster” and fermented in only stainless steel tanks (no oak for this wine). The Snapdragon’s malo- lactic fermentation was halted mid-way to retain acidity. That is wine geek speak for the Snapdragon is a crisp, dry wine.
Technical Details
- Time In Barrels 0 months
- Fermentation Days 30
- Residual Sugar 0.0 g/L
- Peak Temperature 65.0 °F
- New Oak 0.0%
Fruit (Varieties)
- 28% Viognier
- Ciel du Cheval
- 72% Roussanne
- Ciel du Cheval
- Eldering Vineyard
Scores & Accolades
- 90 Wine Advocate
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