2002 Mistral Vineyard Port
Winemaker's Notes
2002 marked the second vintage of Port from our Estate Mistral Vineyard in southern Santa Clara County. This wine is more dense and rich than the 2001, with aromas of dark fruit, chocolate, smoky molasses, plums, and freshly ground coffee. The soft tannins provide for a good balance on the palate with hints of spice, rich dark fruits and a very long finish. This Port was fortified from special "port style" spirits, made exclusively for Williams Selyem by the alembic stills of Hubert Germain-Robin of Alambic, Inc. in Ukiah, California. This Port was aged in neutral François Frères oak barrels and only 3 barrels were produced.
—Winemaker Bob Cabral
The Vineyard
100% Mistral Vineyard from our Central Coast Estate Vineyards. This wine is a blend of traditional grape varietals predominantly used in making traditional Ports in Portugal. It is fortified with Germain-Robin Alambic "port-style" spirits.
Touriga Nacional: The most important grape varietal used to produce high quality traditional port in Portugal.
Teroldego: This varietal bears a great resemblance to zinfandel with its deep color, brambly blackberriness, vivacious acidity and moderate tannin.
Technical Notes
| Barrel Description: | 100% 3-year-old |
|---|---|
| Barrel Aged: | 3 years and 6 months |
| pH: | 3.55 |
| TA: | 0.55g/100ml |
| Alc.: | 20% |
| Residual Sugar .: | 6% |
| Release Date: | Fall 2006 |
| Release Price: | $35 |