End of Harvest & Last Bottling

Alright, we are calling it, the 2019 harvest has finally ended. While the post-harvest rituals of deep cleaning the winery are in full swing, production never truly stops around here. The 2019 Sarah’s Patio Red has been filtered, fermentation has been arrested, and it is now settling before its late 2019 bottling. Our red vinifera has almost finished going through malolactic fermentation and once it's complete, the reds will be moved to their new home, (the barrel room) where they will age. 

The next big event for the production crew, will be preparing for the last bottling of the year. I am most excited about our 2019 Albariño Verde. This was the first varietal harvested this year, and it will be the first wine to go into bottle. A “vinho verde” style wine translates to “green wine,” but it refers to its age since the wine is typically bottled within a few months of harvesting the fruit. The 2019 Albariño Verde really pops on the palette with lemon, lime, and grapefruit. The aromatics are mostly tropical, with undertones of honeysuckle and citrus zest. This wine is really going to make you miss the Summer! Look for it in the tasting room in early 2020.

My first harvest with Chrysalis was a whirlwind of excitement and awe. The fruit that arrived everyday on the crush pad was nothing short of magnificent. Our 2019 wines are sure to impress new and returning fans of Chrysalis Vineyards.