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2016 White Wine Blend

Isela

Mendocino County, United States

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A bright and floral award-winning wine made from 100% organic California grapes

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About This Wine


Isela

White Wine Blend

Varietal: White Wine Blend
Region: Mendocino, California
Winemakers: McFadden Vineyard
ABV: 13.6%

Mendocino County is among the world's most exciting white wine regions, championing a return to sustainable farming practices that produce some of California's best white wine. Isela is a hand-picked 100% organic white wine blend, made from varietals that thrive in Mendocino's unique coastal microclimate. Lush with aromas of lychee and rose petal, Isela is a bright white wine blend given complexity by notes of spice and candied ginger.

REGION:

Mendocino County has an ideal climate for white wines, with greater day-night temperature variation than any of the surrounding areas. The hot days ripen the grapes, while cool nights preserve their acidity, resulting in fruit that retains a strong but refined character.

WINEMAKERS:

McFadden Vineyard, a member of California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF), has produced multiple 90-point wines in recent years. McFadden Vineyard has been organic since its founding, assuring that at no time were any chemical fertilizers or pesticides ever used in the production of the grapes in their wines.

TASTING NOTES:

Isela is a lush and fruit forward white wine, opening with floral aromas of rose and honeysuckle, paired with spicy notes of candied ginger and white pepper. Citrus flavors of tangerine and pink grapefruit shine through, yet Isela remains dry and crisp, with beautiful texture and a crisp finish.

Isela 2016 White Wine Blend Mendocino County California

Wine Region


Mendocino County

One of the unsung regions of the North Coast, Mendocino County enjoys some of California's finest cool-climate terroirs. Lying north of Sonoma, it is home to 12 separate AVAs, spread through sleepy valleys and long, rugged coastlines—much of which exudes a rustic, laid-back feel. Mendocino delights fans of top-quality Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and sparkling wine, but there is also plenty of fine Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and Syrah made in its warmer sites too. Mendocino is also famous for its high number of organic-certified vineyards, reflecting the general "off-grid" hippie nature of its winemaking pioneers.

Flavor Profile


Pairs well with… Chinese, Salty Cheese, Dim Sum, Spicy Food, Vegetable/Vegetarian

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Tasting Notes


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Isela is best when chilled, highlighting the wines crisp structure and citrus flavors. This allows it to complement a wide variety of foods, from cheese plates to spicy Szechuan Chinese food.

Awards


Isela 2016 White Wine Blend Mendocino County California: White Wine Blend

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1 TOTAL AWARDS

  • Silver Medal, 2017 North Of The Gate
Isela 2016 White Wine Blend Mendocino County California