Maysara Autees Pinot Blanc 2022
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Autees is the ancient Persian Goddess that protects all plants, animals and trees on Earth. She is the protector of life and all things that grow. Aromatic notes of freshly cut jasmine flowers and ripe peach pits waft out of the glass ahead of a balanced palate of tropical fruits, pineapple, and a refreshingly herbaceous character ease into a long finish.
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Quince and dill fennel aromas are joined by a note reminiscent of a melting beeswax candle. Lighter-bodied, with pear and honeydew melon flavors holding court.
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Jeb Dunnuck
From the oldest white vines of the property (planted in 1998) and raised in all stainless steel, the 2022 Pinot Blanc Autees pours a pale straw hue and offers up yellow floral tones as well as notes of honeycomb, ginger, and fresh pear. Medium-bodied, with a touch of well-balanced sweetness, it has bright acidity and linear feel, with a savory edge on the palate and a pleasant herbal tinge.
Husband and wife, Moe and Flora Momtazi, are Maysara winery and vineyard’s co-founders. Moe was born in Iran’s capital, Tehran, and was raised by a family of farmers and educators. Moe’s grandfather was a farmer and tended to his land without the use of herbicides or pesticides. Everything he took from the land he returned, demonstrating to his grandson the value of reciprocity when working with the earth.
Moe and Flora immigrated to the U.S. in the early 1980s and in 1997 purchased what is now the 532 acre Momtazi Vineyard estate. Today, Maysara Winery is truly a family affair. Moe and Flora's three daughters, Tahmiene, Naseem, and Hanna have all played an instrumental role in building the winery as winemaker, head of sales & distribution, and event manager respectively. The Momtazis have employed most of their workers for over 30 years, highlighting the bond of their relationships.
At Maysara Winery and Momtazi Vineyard, they are committed to capturing the true expression of their land and conveying it to you through the premium quality found in every bottle. They practice low-impact, holistic farming methods in their Demeter certified Biodynamic vineyard and carry this philosophy into the cellar, where their Biodynamic winemaking practices produce wines with intensity and elegance while maintaining natural harmony between fruit and earth. The Momtazis practice old world winemaking by holding vintages until the wine is fully evolved, rather than releasing chronologically. Each vintage is unique and should mature on its own timeline.