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Jackass Hill Muscat of Alexandria Russian River Valley 2013 Vineyard Character This rugged section of the ranch is referred to by the Martinelli family as “Jackass Hill” because only a jackass would farm a hill that steep. Jackass Hill is the steepest non- terraced hillside vineyard in Sonoma County. These Muscat vines are interspersed within the old Zinfandel vineyard, and are also over 100 years old, head-pruned, and picked separate from the Zinfandel that surrounds it. Growing Year The 2013 growing year was the second dry year in a row for us. We had an especially dry spring and it warmed up early, so the vines got an early jump on the season. Bloom came along in early May and the temperatures were perfect for berry pollination. The clusters ended up setting an abundance of berries. We had to do quite a bit of cluster thinning to maintain our desired crop levels and to get some sunlight and air movement into the canopy. Harvest came early as well. Fortunately, we had cooler temps about midway through, which slowed down picking and allowed us to catch up on things - including sleep! Harvest was complete after 7-8 weeks. Wine Statistics The Muscat Alexandria is fermented with wild yeast and barrel fermented in neutral French oak barrels. Case Production: 101 Tasting Notes The 2013 Jackass Hill Muscat has aromas of gardenia, dried lemon peel and honeysuckle. The mouth feel is medium weight on entry with silky, viscous flavors of apricot, pineapple, and firm peach. The finish is clean and bright with echoes of orange stone fruit. Historical Acclaim 2013 Vintage . 90 points Antonio Galloni, Vinous 2012 Vintage . 91 points Robert M Parker Jr., The Wine Advocate Winemaker: Bryan Kvamme Consulting Winemaker: Erin Green .

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