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Gemelos

2008 Arroyo Seco 68% Viognier, 32% Sauvignon Blanc

Hug Cellars Gemelos, a delightful white wine from the esteemed Arroyo Seco region, showcases a harmonious blend of sixty-eight percent Viognier and thirty-two percent Sauvignon Blanc. This wine presents a vibrant golden hue, inviting you to explore its luscious aromas and flavors. The body is medium, delivering an elegantly creamy texture that enhances the experience. Its acidity shines through with a bright and mouthwatering quality that refreshes the palate. The fruit intensity is prominent, offering delightful notes of apricot and citrus zest, perfectly balanced by hints of floral aromas. This wine is crafted to be bone dry, making it an ideal companion for various dishes, from seafood to light salads, ensuring a truly enjoyable tasting experience.

Tasting notes:


Apricot

Apricot

Peach

Peach

Honeysuckle

Honeysuckle

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Off Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Region:


Arroyo Seco

Lying in the middle of the Salinas Valley, the under-appreciated Arroyo Seco AVA is a beacon of cool-climate winemaking in Monterey County. Its vineyards—especially those to the east—are buffeted for much of the day by cold Pacific winds and shrouded by fog. This combines to give Arroyo Seco an extremely long growing season. Soils throughout the AVA are stony, and these stones absorb sunlight to provide additional heat to the vines. While winemakers face a challenging growing environment, the effort is worth it, as the area produces superbly balanced Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling; intriguing Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon perform well in the western part of the AVA.

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