2023 Troglodyte Bianco

60% Pinot Grigio
25% Gruner Veltliner
15% Sauvingon Blanc

Vineyard
Pinot Grigio→ Bella Vista, Sauvignon Blanc & Grüner Veltliner→ Grishaw

Alcohol: 12.0%  Cases: 485  Release Date: December 2024

Philosophy
Troglodyte, meaning “cave dweller”, is a humorous title claimed by our production crew, who spend much of their time working in the wine caves. Troglodyte wines are based on the idea that blends can be more interesting than the sum of their parts. Winemaker Sean O’Keefe took inspiration from the white wines of Northeastern Italy, utilizing varieties grown on Old Mission Peninsula to create a truly good house-wine that is both complex in its simplicity and versatile with food pairings.

Flavor Notes
Pinot Grigio forms the base of this wine, balancing crisp green apple flavors against the softness of lees aging in a 1200L Stück. Bright Sauvignon Blanc shines on the nose with citrus forward notes of ruby red grapefruit, while herbaceous Grüner Veltliner provides supporting structure. Not trying for showy aromatics, we instead created a balanced, intentional Northern Michigan blend.

Pairings
We suggest pairing with Mediterranean pasta salad, raw oysters, gazpacho, or seafood paella. For a summer appetizer, try puff pastry topped with goat cheese, asparagus, & lemon zest.

Cellaring
A great vintage to enjoy now through 2028.