White Wines

Bright straw yellow in colour, this Vermentino opens on the nose with aromas reminiscent of white flowers and yellow plums. This medium-bodied wine has a succulent palate with refreshing acidity and delicate apricot notes on the finish.

The fruit is sourced from the Astoria Estate vineyard “Val de Brun” in the rolling hills of the delle Venezie region located in the northeastern corner of Italy. The grapes are harvested by hand from vines planted 600 feet above sea level with an average age of 10 years. The grapes are then lightly crushed and stainless steel fermented, with 10 days of sur lie aging before bottling.

The Pinot Grigio vineyards of Barone Fini are 25 to30 years old. Grape picking is manual; all blemished clusters are discarded. Selected grapes are taken to the excellent, state-of-the-art cooperative winery, where they are put through soft, cold crushing. Juice is then divided into several units, each undergoing a different temperature controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks. After reaching equilibrium, juice sections are skillfully blended by the winemakers into the final Barone Fini Pinot Grigio. As a result, a distinctive and elegant taste into the wine. One of the top research centers for all aspects of vinegrowing and winemaking is Instituto Agrario Provinciale at San Michele allAdige, established in 1847 by Emperor Franz Joseph. Within walking distance of the winery, this superb research facility is widely used by the winemakers to ensure outstanding Pinot Grigio quality vintage after vintage.

On the nose, this wine has aromas of toasted oak, caramel and buttered popcorn, with vanilla, oak, and spice notes on the palate, combined with a bright crisp mouthfeel.

The grapes for this wine were quite ripe and immediately crushed, pressed and sent to be settled. Following cold settling, the clear juice was racked and transferred to stainless steel tanks for fermentation.

Pale yellow color, aromas of flowers, white peppercorn, white peach, lemon and clementine. Good acidity, round, thick mouthfeel. Flavors of white peach, lemon, flowers and clementine. Long finish.

This Etna Bianco is made with the indigenous grape Carricante aged in concrete vats. The wine offers pleasant hints of grapefruit, white peach and herbs on the nose. The palate has a lovely texture and freshness complemented by an extraordinary minerality.

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The lush mouthfeel bursts with flavors of ripe pear and sweet orange blossom honey, then finishes with a distinct minerality. A swath of lemon-lime on the palate highlights the fruit and acid.

We harvested our Sauvignon Blanc just as it expressed vivacious acidity. The fruit was whole cluster pressed, settled, and then racked to neutral oak for fermentation and aging. Towards the end of fermentation, we gently stirred the barrels several times per week to build the richness and texture that beautifully counterbalances the wine’s naturally high acidity. The wine aged on its lees in barrel until racked for blending and bottling.

We handcraft Josh Cellars Chardonnay with aromas of tropical fruits and citrus married with beautifully harmonious oak notes. A delightful harmony of fresh yellow and white stone fruits lingers on the palate and finishes with fresh and clean acidity.

Tasty tropical flavors such as mango, papaya and pineapple with citrus notes, delicately intertwine with aromas of green apple and pear to create depth and balance throughout. A hint of toasted oak rounds out the finish.

Pouilly-Fuissé shows a pale yellow colour. There is a delicate and fruity nose with citrus aromas, such as grapefruit. On the palate, it is ample but lively and offers yellow fruit aromas slighty muscat-like.