Field Recordings HOCK 2018 White Blend, Central Coast
The 2018 Hock is my play on a Eldezwicker. My favorite table wines are Alsatian Blends and it’s one of my favorite old world wine regions. This wine is pretty much dry, with just a touch of residual singular in it to balance the acidity. There are no rules for making this wine vintage after vintage- it’s a regional white blend to represent the area and the varieties that are allowed there. This year there is way less Gewurztraminer and a lot more Pinot Gris in it, which gives it a lot more of an aromatic, crisp and refreshing feel.
vintage // 2018
blend // 65% PINOT GRIS, 32% RIESLING, 3% GEWÜRZTRAMINER
vineyards // PARAISO, ZABALA, SPANISH SPRINGS, STE PHILLIPE
appellation // CENTRAL COAST
fermentation // PINOT GRIS AND RIESLING IN STAINLESS STEEL, RIESLING IN ACACIA BARRELS
élevage // AGED 6 MONTHS
tasting notes // APRICOT, LEMON ZEST, BARTLETT PEAR, FRESHLY CUT HAY, HINT OF PETROL
alcohol // 11.1%
4.5 grams per liter of R.S.
SUSTAINABLE NO ADDITIVES MINIMAL SULFUR NATIVE YEAST VEGAN RECYCLABLE PACKAGING