Bay Mist

The 2016 growing season was cooler than the previous vintage in the Arroyo Seco. With cool mornings and evenings, and highs in the 80s, the Arroyo Seco weather was close to ideal for ripening the White Riesling grapes. The vines ripened even more slowly this year due to the afternoon winds, which, like clockwork, roar down the valley. The chilly nights allowed the vines to retain their natural acidity, while the warm days produced just enough sunshine to develop ripe and complex flavors. The Bay Mist White Riesling is a well-balanced blend of two clones - FPS Clone 10, whose origin is unknown, and FPS Clone 17 from Geisenheim, Germany. These complementary clones provide a spectrum of varietal aromas, from citrus, lemongrass and floral to focused minerality.