2018 Ernest The Aviator Henry David Vineyard Estate Aligote Wine

2018 Ernest Vineyards Aligoté – A Rare Bennett Valley White
Crafted from California’s smallest Aligoté vineyard since 1985

Indulge in this ultra-rare 2018 Aligoté from Ernest Vineyards’ Henry David Vineyard—a 1-acre plot producing less than 300 cases annually. Hailing from Sonoma County’s cool-climate Bennett Valley appellation (Sonoma Coast AVA), this crisp white wine offers an exceptional alternative to Chardonnay with just 11.2% ABV.

Winemaker’s Precision
The estate’s winemaker artfully preserves freshness through minimal intervention:
✓ Hand-harvested grapes at peak acidity
✓ Stainless steel fermentation retaining citrus zest
✓ Zero malolactic fermentation for vibrant structure

Flavor Journey
• Aromatics: Lemon curd meets green apple skin with whispers of chamomile
• Palate: Electric lime acidity dances over flinty mineral notes
• Finish: Crisp mineral aftertaste reminiscent of morning dew on slate

Why This Stands Out
1️⃣ One of <5 Aligoté vineyards in Sonoma County
2️⃣ Third historic planting in California (following Mt. Harlan’s pioneering vines)
3️⃣ Ideal for warm-weather sipping or pairing with oysters/crispy Asian noodles

Limited to 2018 vintage stock – Reserve your bottle before this rare bottling disappears.