Itä 2022 '1 of 2' Sémillon

Walla Walla winemaker Kelsey Itämeri makes an interesting pair of Sémillons, this one fermented and aged in stainless, the other in neutral wood. Both wines are 100% varietal from the same block at Les Collines. The '1 of 2' is effusively juicy and fruity with luscious lime and pineapple. That opening burst of flavor is framed with a refreshing mineral note, and the nicely balanced phenolics add further details to the finish. Sémillon remains a bit of a rarity in Walla Walla (and throughout the Northwest), and it's a real pleasure to taste one so fresh and delicious as this. The '2 of 2' Sémillon makes for an interesting comparison – same grape, vineyard, and vintage, but fermented and aged in neutral wood rather than stainless. 146 cases; 13.6%; $28 (Walla Walla Valley) 92/100

Purchase Itä wines here:  

https://itawinery.com/