Frenchtown Farms "Pearl Thief" North Yuba White Blend 2023

In 2023 we made some changes to the Pearl Thief vinification. The Sauvignon fruit was direct pressed in a basket press, settled in stainless overnight, and then moved to barrel for primary fermentation with the barrels filled half-way. Two weeks later the Semillon was fermented in stainless until dry and then added to the partially filled Sauvignon barrels to allow the final stage of co-fermentation. This is the longest elevage we’ve given for the Pearl Thief, about 18 months. Barrels were encouraged to grow veils of flor, but topped up once per month.