Professor UnOaked
TASTING NOTES:
Heritage - “This gorgeous Chardonnay spotlights the Hyde-Old Wente Clone, which we call a heritage clone because its parentage can be traced back to the 1930s in California. It is a stand out on our site, producing a creamy, lush Chardonnay with vibrant citrus-melon notes. We find green apple, apricot, vanilla and a hint of oak in this vintage of Heritage Chardonnay. Well-balanced, lemon on front palate, green apple and bright acidity mid to back palate, with vanilla and a final crisp finish.” (AbV 14.1%, pH 3.41, TA 5.8 g/L)
UnOaked - “Freshly cut, juicy apples shine brightly in this delicious wine. which manages to be both crisp and creamy, bright with acidity and rich in texture. The 2019 vintage is balanced and lengthy. A beautiful expression of the Iron Horse estate in cool, foggy Green Valley. The nose on this vintage has juicy red apple, lychee fruit, dried stone fruit and hints of tropical fruit. Citrus notes on the front palate, with juicy apple following amazing acidity throughout the mouth and a touch of pear on the end with a sophisticated finish.” (AbV 14%, pH 3.31, TA 5.7 g/L)
BARRELS:
As you can probably guess, UnOaked didn’t use barrels, and Heritage used French oak.
TANGENTIALLY RELATED FACT to help you make conversation over this wine:
At the beginning of the first Pokémon games (Red and Blue), you wake up at home ready to go on an adventure! However, Professor Oak stops you before you do something crazy. Back at his lab in Pallet Town, he gives you the choice of one of three Pokémon partners to accompany you out in the world. You see, he studies Pokémon and needs help cataloguing them! It’s also dangerous to go alone, because Pokémon are basically wild animals with a bit more intelligence. You choose your Pokémon starter, and his grandson chooses the one leftover that is most likely to kick your ass because he’s a dick.
PAIRS WITH (winery recommended):
Pair the Heritage with crab cakes, salmon tartar, bacon wrapped scallops, prosciutto, or whole wheat pasta and caper pesto.
OR (really-going-with-the-theme-option):
Your choice of Charmander, Bulbasaur, or Squirtle.
