Innovation Series: 2023 Supernova
Supernova is a lightly carbonated red wine inspired by the frizzante-style wines of Italy. We use the Zweigelt grape for its mouthwatering acidity and a color that’s simply celestial! Serve chilled.
Our Innovation Series introduces unbridled winemaking curiosity and technical exploration into our classic lineup. Each new vintage provides an opportunity to explore different varietals, different techniques, and bend the traditional winemaking rules. These small batch experiments are adorned with original artwork each vintage.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2023
Varietal
Zweigelt
Appellation
Willamette Valley
Alcohol %
10.5
Wine Profile
Vintage Notes
The 2023 vintage certainly kept us on our toes. Though a frigid early spring caused delayed budbreak, record-breaking temperatures through May led to the shortest phenological intervals ever seen in the Willamette Valley. Sporadic rains in June and rare thunderstorms in August kept the vines hydrated, but the rapid pace of the vintage continued unabated. Harvest came in all at once like an unstoppable tidal wave, giving our crews the busiest September we’ve ever had. Despite its rapid and unpredictable nature, meticulous yield management and adept winemaking yielded a diverse array of aromatic and well-balanced wines.