Additional information
| Weight | 44 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 3 × 3 × 12 in |
| First Produced | 2013 |
| Composition | 100% Pear |
| Residual Sugar | < 1.0% |
| Acidity | 3.89 pH |
| Titratable Acidity | < 1.0% |
Dry Pear
$17
The next time you enjoy a pear, close your eyes and focus on the extraordinary flavors and aromas of this everyday fruit. The humble pear expresses itself with elegance and a crisp acidity in this dry, fragrant table wine filled with soft fruit & floral tones. Winemaker Amy LaBelle had always wanted to make a pear wine that captures and transforms these characteristics into a gorgeous dinner wine. Enjoy as an aperitif, or with salads/fresh vegetables, seafood or chicken.
May be cellared up to 2 years.
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Infused with French oak cubes for approximately 5 months.
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About Riesling: Riesling is a white grape variety which originated in the Rhine River region of Germany. Riesling is an aromatic grape variety displaying flowery, almost perfumed, aromas as well as high acidity. It is used to make dry, semi-sweet, sweet, and sparkling white wines. Riesling wines are usually varietally pure and are seldom oaked.
About Seyval Blanc: Seyval Blanc is a French hybrid grape that ripens early and thrives in cooler climates. It is planted in England, Canada, and the northeastern United States. The grape produces crisp white wines with citrus notes.
About Chardonnay: Chardonnay is a green-skinned grape variety used to create white wines. It originated in the Burgundy wine region of eastern France, but is now grown wherever wine is produced. Chardonnay wine tends to be medium to light bodied with noticeable acidity. Wines that have gone through malolactic fermentation, as LaBelle Chardonnay has, tend to have softer acidity and fruit flavors with buttery mouthfeel.
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