Winemaker Notes
This wine offers invigorating aromas of refreshing ocean spray, citrus blossoms, and lemongrass. On the palate, it reveals bright flavors of lemon, lime, and nectarine, delivering a crisp and vibrant experience.
Blend: 49% Falanghina, 45% Greco, 6% Fiano
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
A tangy, lemony, light-bodied, laser-sharp white that boasts vivid mineral, floral and brine flavors. Mouthwatering acidity and a linear feel emphasize the steely balance. Really nice in a bracing, tangy, almost-electric style.
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Vinous
The 2024 Gemina is a blend of Falanghina, Greco and Fiano. Bright and vibrant in the glass, the Gemina is laced with citrus peel, marzipan, white flowers and slate. I especially admire the wine's freshness and verve. Bright saline notes extend the effortless finish. This opens beautifully on the back end.
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Wine Spectator
This white offers a distinctive, mouthwatering, fresh and vibrant mix of lime zest, lemongrass, lemon verbena and freshly squeezed Meyer lemon flavors, all centered on an intense core of acidity. Pomelo, yuzu and lemon oil notes linger, as does a touch of crunchy sea salt. Falanghina, Greco and Fiano
With hundreds of white grape varieties to choose from, winemakers have the freedom to create a virtually endless assortment of blended white wines. In many European regions, strict laws are in place determining the set of varieties that may be used in white wine blends, but in the New World, experimentation is permitted and encouraged. Blending can be utilized to enhance balance or create complexity, lending different layers of flavors and aromas. For example, a variety that creates a soft and full-bodied white wine blend, like Chardonnay, would do well combined with one that is more fragrant and naturally high in acidity. Sometimes small amounts of a particular variety are added to boost color or aromatics. Blending can take place before or after fermentation, with the latter, more popular option giving more control to the winemaker over the final qualities of the wine.
One of the world's most highly regarded regions for wine production as well as tourism, the Napa Valley was responsible for bringing worldwide recognition to California winemaking. In the 1960s, a few key wine families settled the area and hedged their bets on the valley's world-class winemaking potential—and they were right.
The Napa wine industry really took off in the 1980s, when producers scooped up vineyard lands and planted vines throughout the county. A number of wineries emerged, and today Napa is home to hundreds of producers ranging from boutique to corporate. Cabernet Sauvignon is definitely the grape of choice here, with many winemakers also focusing on Bordeaux blends. White wines from Napa Valley are usually Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
Within the Napa Valley lie many smaller sub-AVAs that claim specific wine characteristics based on situation, slope and soil. Farthest south and coolest from the influence of the San Pablo Bay is Carneros, followed by Coombsville to its northeast and then Yountville, Oakville and Rutherford. Above those are the warm St. Helena and the valley's newest and hottest AVA, Calistoga. These areas follow the valley floor and are known generally for creating rich, dense, complex and smooth red wines with good aging potential. The mountain sub appellations, nestled on the slopes overlooking the valley AVAs, include Stags Leap District, Atlas Peak, Chiles Valley (farther east), Howell Mountain, Mt. Veeder, Spring Mountain District and Diamond Mountain District. Napa Valley wines from the mountain regions are often more structured and firm, benefiting from a lot of time in the bottle to evolve and soften.