2022 Ser Grüner Veltliner 'Mesa Del Rio Vineyard'

100% Grüner Veltliner (the great Austrian white grape- rare here in California!) sourced from the Mesa Del Rio Vineyard located in the northern Salinas Valley in the foothills of the Santa Lucia Highlands. Destemmed and pressed to stainless steel tank. Cool fermentation and no malolactic fermentation, native yeasts only. Citrus forward, with lemon and lime as primary aromas, with a key lime custard character and hints of white peppercorn coming through on the mid palate. Crisp and dry with good minerality. Nicole Walsh is a Santa Cruz legend- she has worked with Randall Graham at Bonny Doon since 2001 and still manages the Popelouchum property, just outside of San Juan Bautista. This is her personal project, focused on coastal vineyards, unusual varietals and minimal cellar intervention.