December 14th 2018

Name of Wine: Isaac Smith Red Port
Vintage: Blend of 25% 2011, 25% 2013, 25% 2015 & 25% 2016
Vintage Notes: Chambourcin harvested in late October with an Average BRIX of 22.3°
Vineyard Notes: Shunpike Vineyard in Sand/Loam Soil
Wine Notes (flavor profile): This port opens up with a bouquet of cherry liquor. This warm, sweet aromas gives way to flavors of Black cherry and hazelnut which linger through to a long finish. This port is special because a small percentage of our first ever Tawny Port is included in this blend.
Appellation: New Jersey Cape May Peninsula AVA
Varietal Composition: 100% Chambourcin
Case Production: 400 gallons= 252 cases of 500mL bottles
Alcohol: 18.5%
Residual Sugar: 8%
Type of Oak: Neutral French Oak
Time in Oak: 4-10 years
Sweetness Leve: Sweet
Name of Wine: Isaac Smith White Port
Vintage: 2018 (non-Vintage on the label)
Vintage Notes: Vidal Blanc, 22° BRIX; Harvested on 10/6/18
Vineyard Notes: Sandman Vineyard It was a very wet year and overall, one of our most challenging harvests to date. Our sandy loam soils helped to drain some of the excess rains.
Wine Notes (flavor profile): An aroma of tropical fruit leads into flavors of candied pear on the palate. It is very light. The finish features notes reminiscent of warm butterscotch.
Appellation: New Jersey Cape May Peninsula AVA
Varietal Composition: 100% Vidal Blanc
Case Production: Produced 262 gallons; 120 gallons are being barrel aged and 144 gallons were bottled to create this wine. 120.96 cases=1,451 bottles (375mL bottles)
Alcohol: 18.5%
Residual Sugar: 8%
Type of Oak: Neutral French Oak for the 120 gallons
Time in Oak: 3-5 years
Sweetness Level: Sweet
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