2022 Stella Serenade
Our 2022 Stella Serenade is made from 50% Traminette and 50% Petit Manseng. This dry white wine blend has a medium body and a light golden color, with floral aromas characteristic of Traminette and just a hint of oak from the Petit Manseng. A smooth finish with subtle notes of oak on a lingering finish, we like to pair this wine with lighter foods that are spiced up a bit more like blackened chicken alfredo, chicken piccata, or pizza with a white sauce.
Look: Light straw color
Aroma: Floral and a hint of oak
Taste: Hints of lemon, and slight oak on the finish
These grapes were hand harvested and sorted in the field to remove unripe fruit and any foreign materials that could possibly affect the wine. In the winery we processed each varietal independently and blended the finished wines. We whole cluster press the grapes, then move the juice into stainless steel tanks so that we can control the temperatures to about 50° F. After letting the juice settle we began cold fermentation which lasted for about 30 days. After fermentation we aged the Petit Manseng in American oak barrels for about 3 months before blending.
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Varietal | Traminette/Petit Manseng |
| Varietal Composition | 50% Traminette / 50% Petit Manseng |
| Appellation | Swan Creek AVA |
| Harvest Date | 09/02/2022 |
| Residual Sugar | 0% |
| Alcohol | 12.00% |
| Wine Style | Blend |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 05/31/2023 |
| Cases Produced | 225 |
| Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
| State of Origin | North Carolina |
| Artificially Carbonated | No |
| Sparkling Wine | No |
This medium bodied, dry white wine brings out the slight oak flavors and smooth characteristics of a barrel aged Chardonnay without the buttery notes. We have paired this with blackened/grilled fish and chicken, Asian, and vegetarian dishes.
