The Bench Vineyard

2023 Clements Hills Vermentino

The Pax Mahle The Bench Vineyard Vermentino from the 2023 vintage is a delightful white wine hailing from the Clements Hills region. This Vermentino showcases a lovely balance of body, acidity, fruit intensity, tannins, and dryness. The wine exudes a graceful elegance with its refreshing acidity, prominent fruit flavors, and subtle tannins, making it a perfect companion for warm days and light, flavorful dishes.

Tasting notes:

Peach

Citrus Blossom

Almond

Pairs well with:

Seafood, Mediterranean Salad

Region:

Clements Hills

Part of the larger Lodi AVA, Clements Hill sits between the Sierra Foothills and the California Delta, benefiting from the influence of both. Its Mediterranean-like climate and crumbly soils make Clements Hill well suited to growing Spanish grape varieties. Tempranillo, Garnacha (Grenache) and Albariño grow well in the dry heat of the region, as do Zinfandel, Syrah and Viognier. To survive, the vines have to force their roots deep into the loamy-granite earth to find water, which naturally restricts yields and grape size. All of this helps give Clements Hill wines their structure and concentration.

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