COLOUR
White
TYPE
Dessert
VINTAGE
2015
GRAPE
Chenin Blanc
PRODUCER
Kiona Vineyards
REGION
Washington
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Kiona Vineyards 'Fortunate Sun Late Harvest Chenin Blanc' 2015 is a unique white wine from Washington State's Red Mountain AVA. The 'Fortunate Sun' name reflects the winemaking technique of allowing grapes to raisin on the vine, capturing the sun's energy. This wine was conceived as a counterpart to Kiona's Ice Wine, utilizing the same vineyard and grape varietal. Kiona Vineyards, established in 1975 by the Williams family, is a multi-generational winery committed to the Red Mountain terroir. While Red Mountain is renowned for its red wines, Kiona has also achieved recognition for its white varietals, including Chenin Blanc. The 2015 vintage was notably warm, contributing to the raisining process of the grapes.
ALCOHOL
9.5%
AVG. PRICE
€47
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named 'Fortunate Sun' for grapes that raisin on the vine.
Fact 02
Conceived as a sun-derived companion to Kiona's Ice Wine.
Fact 03
Chenin Blanc blocks planted in 1976 and 1983.
Fact 04
Produced in 375ml bottles.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Kiona Vineyards 'Fortunate Sun Late Harvest Chenin Blanc' 2015 was produced using grapes from the Kiona Estate vineyard, with Chenin Blanc planted in blocks dating back to 1976 and 1983. The viticultural approach involved shaping the canopy to encourage the grapes to raisin on the vine. Harvest took place on October 12, 2015, during a warm vintage. The winemaking process involved fermenting the grapes in 100% stainless steel at cold temperatures. No specific aging details beyond stainless steel fermentation are provided, suggesting a focus on preserving fruit character.
