Edmunds St. John “Heart of Gold” White Wine '18

Steve Edmunds has spent over 30 years making well-balanced, European influenced wines from California. He is a well respected and visionary member of the wine community. 

Edmunds' mantra is "la terre parle" (the earth speaks). His site selection for his grapes has allowed him to in his words "favor energy over power, and freshness over richness."

The Heart of Gold white blend consists of 67% Vermentino & 33% Grenache Blanc.  The grapes are sourced from Fenaughty Vineyard, at roughly 2,800 feet elevation, located in the Apple Hill District above Placerville, in El Dorado County, originally a farm full of apples and other various fruit. The soil at Fenaughty is dark-red loam from volcanic origin, and provides great drainage.

The wine has high-tones of floral and citrus notes alongside pronounced minerality, in essence of seashell salinity.  Absolutely mouthwatering and delectable with considerable textural depth.  The wine enjoyed a few months on its lees, having contributed in part to its vivacious structure.  Enjoy with an array of fresh dishes from seasonal salads to richer seafood such as scallops or cod, to even a rotisserie chicken.