BILLSBORO WINERY “APRÉS” LATE HARVEST VIGNOLES

Notebook: A staple in the Billsboro lineup, this late harvest Vignoles offers a bold and rich palate with a surprisingly zesty finish.  Perfect alongside fruit tarts and peach cobbler a la mode. Vignoles is an intriguing varietal with a unique backstory. Believed to be a French hybrid named Ravat 51, it was widely grown and given the name Vignoles by the Finger Lakes Wine Growers Association in 1970. However genetic testing has shown that there is no relationship between our Finger Lakes Vignoles and Ravat 51, leaving the origin of this grape varietal a mystery. What we know for certain: it ripens well and maintains vibrant acidity, making it perfect material for a post-meal sip.

Vineyards: 100% Hunt Country Vineyard

Harvest Date: October 10 (w/ 25% botrytis)

Fermentation: Whole-cluster pressed at 27.2 Brix. Cold-settled, racked, and spontaneously fermented. Racked on November 7th at 12 Brix with sulfur added to stop fermentation.

Aging: Aged in stainless steel tank with no fining. Filtered and bottled on July 8th, 2025.

Blend: 100% Vignoles

ABV                            8.3%

RS                              9.45%

Cases Produced              324