2010 Vermentino

Production Notes

The 2010 Tablas Creek Vineyard Vermentino is Tablas Creek’s ninth bottling of this traditional Mediterranean varietal, known principally in Sardinia, Corsica, and Northern Italy. It is also grown in the Rhone Valley (particularly Côtes de Provence) where it is known as Rolle. The Vermentino grape produces wines that are bright, clean, and crisp, with distinctive citrus character, refreshing acidity and surprising richness.

When we imported our Châteauneuf du Pape clones, our contact in the French nursery service included the Vermentino because he believed it would thrive in the rocky limestone soils of Paso Robles. We have planted two small blocks of Vermentino, and it has indeed thrived here.

Our Vermentino grapes were grown on our 120-acre certified organic estate vineyard.

The 2010 vintage was marked by ample winter rainfall and a notably cool summer, with very long hangtimes producing good intensity and bright acids at lower than normal alcohol levels. The Vermentino blocks were harvested on September 16th and October 2nd.

The Vermentino grapes were whole cluster pressed, and fermented using native yeasts in stainless steel to emphasize the minerality of the grapes. The wine was bottled in February 2011.

Tasting Notes

The 2010 Vermentino shows a classic nose of mineral, citrus leaf, and lime zest. In the mouth, an initial impression of sweet citrus quickly turns crisp, with great acids, just a hint of tropical fruit, and a long, clean, mineral-laced finish. Pair it with oysters on the half shell or enjoy as an aperitif.

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Food Pairings

  • Nearly any fresh seafood
  • Oysters on the half shell
  • Aioli or Pestos
  • Linguine with clam sauce
  • Stir fried green vegetables
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Technical Notes

  • 13.1% Alcohol by Volume
  • 1235 Cases Produced

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