Technical Information

Vineyards

Willard

Oasis

Ciel Du Cheval
Blend
75% Chardonnay
25% Viognier
Cooperage

33% barrel fermented

Aged 6 months in French Oak
Bottled June 2005
pH 3.47
Total acidity 0.63 g/100mL
Cases Produced 480

Tasting Notes

Wonderful floral aromatics of orchard blossoms and honey suckle swirl among tropical fruit. The mouth feel is as if wrapped in a single blanket atop satin sheets on a cool summer night; a perfect touch of glycerol viscosity with just enough acid to keep things lively. Mango, pear, banana with a caress of spice are topped with a drizzle of butterscotch glaze.

Background History

The name Helix honors our Grandparents and a family farming tradition that dates back to the late 1800's. Marvin and Erva Tucker met at Helix High School, fell in love, married and began farming on their own. Our generations's goal of building a new winery was made possible by the sale of land near Helix in 2003. Without our Grandparents' and our Parents' love and support, we could not have realized our dream.

Helix Aspersa (Eng. brown garden snail). A snail's pace can be a good thing - especially in winemaking and wine appreciation.