2023 ‘Ava’
AVA IN 7 WORDS
Apricots, Wildflowers, Honeysuckle, Herbal Tea, Marzipan, Elegant, Balanced
WINEMAKING NOTES
2023 Ava shows that rare fine balance of weight, viscosity and freshness. 2023 Ava is packed with the very essence of white Rhone grapes especially since it was cropped extremely low at a measly 1 ton an acre (1/4 of average). A regal wine with round and full structure, but with poise. A wine that will both wow in its youth and the long term (especially after 5-8 years of bottle age). Today, Ava 2023 is at its best with a long decant or better yet tucked away for at least a couple of years of slumber time in the cellar. There is an erect spine holding this textural wine in balance. Canned peaches and nectarines mingle with white aromatic flowers, herbal tea, and light brioche notes. On day two, slight acacia honey drizzled notes on a toasted brioche bun come to the foreground. Anticipate beautiful toasted cereal notes to come forward about half a dozen years post-vintage.
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Meat-Based
Herb-crusted quail or chicken with corn breadsStuffing served with apricot jus or a side dish of roasted potatoes in herbes de Provence would go perfectly with this wine.Plant-Based
A mild spicy noodle dish like pad thai or a mixed vegetable stir fry would pair marvellously. -
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