We welcomed 2012 because of the return (more or less) of some welcome degree of normalcy after a hot and dry 2010 and the rain soaked September of 2011. An extremely mild and dry winter gave us bud break three to four weeks earlier than average. A dry and warm April and May resulted in flowering two to three weeks early, but occurred under favorable conditions. Mid-summer was hot and precipitation was variable, though the vines escaped water stress. Ultimately grape berry clusters were healthy, but the berries were larger than usual. Harvest began about 10 days early under typical August and September conditions, with one day of rain followed by a week of sunshine. The weather became dry but cool in October, phenolic ripening had ceased and any grapes left on the vines experienced sugar increases due to dehydration. Vintage 2012 resulted in classic terroir driven, gastronomical wines that are ripe with low alcohols.
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- 2014 Gold Medal, Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
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