Description
Vellum’s superior quality begins in the vineyard. Before harvest, we spend months monitoring the development of the grape clusters, selecting only clusters that ripen evenly and are free of imperfections. The grapes are allowed a long “hang time” to develop deep maturity and color in the skins. Sugar levels are measured at regular intervals to prevent over-ripening, maintaining Vellum’s lower alcohol level and balanced acidity.
VELLUM (Sauvignon Blanc)
Vellum Tasting Note
The 2013 Vellum White is wonderfully vibrant and generous in nature. Aromas waft easily from the glass and present remarkable notes of fresh tropical fruit, young fig, chamomile and thistle. The wine reaches across the entire palate with ample volume and a tensile strength to yield a supple viscosity. Layered flavours continue with lively passion fruit, ripe gooseberry and summer thicket that persist to a long, succulent and complex finish. The 2013 Vellum White is focused, unique and singular in style, but pays tribute to the tradition of great Bordeaux blanc! Age 15+ years.
Wine Enthusiast Tasting Note
Perfumy in lemon, lime and grapefruit, this blend of 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Sémillon was barrel-fermented. Light in weight and heat, it offers an extreme bite of squeezed lemon on the palate, as well as a persistence of grapefruit rind. It begs for seafood. Score – 88. (VIRGINIE BOONE, Wine Enthusiast, 2015)
Award
3-Time World Wine Award Winner
