2006 Cuvée Papou

Appellation: Santa Ynez Valley
Site: Demetria Estate Vineyard
Soil: Chamise shaley loam
Blend: 33% marsanne, 24% viognier, 24% grenache blanc and 19% roussanne.
Harvested: October 11-24 2006
Released: November, 2008
Cases Produced: 480
Elevage: Barrel fermented in 20% new French oak.
Sur lie aged 10 months


Winemaker's Notes:
A polished, fresh and structured wine, pale golden in color.
The 2006 vintage shows hints of blood orange marmalade
evolving into tropical fruits and Indian spices. Fresh squeezed
lime, dried mango, melons and apricots with delicate nuances
of white pepper and ginger coats the palate. The wine then
continues to develop a soft richness adding interest to a long
finish. This complex wine enhances spicy foods and is perfect
with tomato based dishes.