Lobo Hills ‘Auxerrois’ Wahluke Slope
WHY WE LOVE IT
- Lobo Hills is the only producer of Auxerrois in Washington state, sourcing the grapes from Inland Desert Nursery in eastern Washington.
- This grape, typically found in Alsace, France, is presented as a 100% Auxerrois by Tony, showcasing its varietal characteristics.
- The wine has balanced minerality and acidity, offering a pleasant drinking experience.
Varietal: 100% Auxerrois (genetically related to Pinot Noir/Pinot Blanc)
Elaboration: Cool fermented the fruit, then aged the wine sur lie for six months.
Tasting Notes: Delicate aromas of gooseberry, honey, and pear, and flavors of pear, tea, straw, and grapefruit.
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PRODUCER BACKGROUND
While honeymooning in Napa Valley, Tony and Diana Dollar decided they would like to open a winery there someday. Had Tony, an avid biker, not been struck by a car thirty years later, their dream may never have become a reality. While recuperating from multiple injuries, the couple reevaluated their priorities and seized the opportunity to change their trajectory and invest in Lobo Hills, a Woodenville, Washington winery.
Lobo Hills, named after Tony’s childhood rescue dog, takes a minimalist approach to winemaking, most closely resembling the French tradition. They use no additives or chemical intervention, minimize sulfates, the wines are unfined and unfiltered and they use the grape’s natural acidity as much as possible.