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Shooting Star is the second label of Jed Steele and the Steele Winery. However, unlike many second labels, we utilize the same vineyard sources for both labels. With our Shooting Star wines we strive to make wines that are ready to drink now, wines that are fun or unusual, and wines that we can drink on a regular basis without straining the budget. Jed’s middle name, Tecumseh, is the namesake for our Shooting Star brand. The Native American leader, Tecumseh, was born on the night of an incredible meteor shower. Because of this his name means “Shooting Star.”
Winemaking
We ferment the juice in stainless steel tanks to preserve the wonderful freshness and character of the grapes. With the exception of this Sauvignon Blanc, all our other white wines spend some time in barrel. We make this wine without any barrel fermentation or aging. Additionally, the wine does not go through malo-lactic fermentation. This helps to preserve the crisp acidity and fresh fruit flavors in the wine. The Shooting Star Sauvignon Blanc is a field blend, containing approximately 10% Semillon from the same vineyard. We feel the Semillon adds a bit of richness to the wine.
Food Pairing
The Sauvignon Blanc is a fresh, crisp wine with plenty of bright, lively fruit. It has notes of fig, melon, gooseberry and a hint of honey. On the palate, this “lip-smacking good” wine shows fresh grapefruit, gooseberry and tart lime, with a generous, crisp acidic finish. Great with Park Place Restaurant’s Mediterranean Pasta Salad, summertime finger-foods and grilled goat-cheese stuffed dates wrapped in bacon.
Winemaking
We ferment the juice in stainless steel tanks to preserve the wonderful freshness and character of the grapes. With the exception of this Sauvignon Blanc, all our other white wines spend some time in barrel. We make this wine without any barrel fermentation or aging. Additionally, the wine does not go through malo-lactic fermentation. This helps to preserve the crisp acidity and fresh fruit flavors in the wine. The Shooting Star Sauvignon Blanc is a field blend, containing approximately 10% Semillon from the same vineyard. We feel the Semillon adds a bit of richness to the wine.
Food Pairing
The Sauvignon Blanc is a fresh, crisp wine with plenty of bright, lively fruit. It has notes of fig, melon, gooseberry and a hint of honey. On the palate, this “lip-smacking good” wine shows fresh grapefruit, gooseberry and tart lime, with a generous, crisp acidic finish. Great with Park Place Restaurant’s Mediterranean Pasta Salad, summertime finger-foods and grilled goat-cheese stuffed dates wrapped in bacon.