Michael Shaps - Petit Manseng 2021 (750ml)

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Producer	Michael Shaps
Country	United States
Region	Virginia
Subregion	Central Virginia, Monticello
Varietal	Petit Manseng
Vintage	2021
Sku	106131
Size	750ml
ABV	14.70%

Michael Shaps Description

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V I N E YA R D N O T E S
All of the fruit sourced for this wine comes from Honah Lee in Gordonsville,
VA. Located within the Monticello AVA, Honah Lee is situated on a
southeastern facing slope at an elevation of 1000 ft. The Davidson Clay that
makes up the majority of the soil is perfect for varieties like petit manseng.
W I N E M A K I N G N O T E S
All of the petit manseng is hand harvested and transferred to the winery for
cooling prior to de-stemming and crushing. A 12-hour cold soak prior to
pressing helps increase aromatics and builds mouth feel. After pressing and
settling, the wine is transferred to French oak barrels of which 40% is new
oak. The barrel fermentation is a combination of non-inoculated barrels
along with some commercial strains of yeast. This wine does not go through
malolactic fermentation, but does remain on gross lees with continual
battonage (stirring of the lees) until racking and bottling the following
summer.
W I N E M A K E R S N O T E S
In the Jurançon region of France where it originates from, the grape is more
acidic so it is mainly used to create sweeter wines or dessert wines, which
balances nicely with the acidity. However, Michael has been making his in a
dry style. The grape is up-and-coming in Charlottesville and more wineries
are creating a dry Petit Manseng as it ripens here with less acidity. This wine
is our heaviest white and is structured like a Chardonnay. It transmits a
grilled flavor, hinting of grilled pineapple and mango. It is very aromatic,
with a bright, tropical and pleasant acid on the finish that balances out the up
front weight. Pairs well with heavy shellfish and chicken dishes