{"product_id":"kukkula-vaalea-2020","title":"Kukkula Vaalea 2020","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKukkula Vaalea 2020\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pale One – Kukkula’s Rhône-Style White\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKukkula\u003c\/strong\u003e – Finnish for “the hill” or “high place” – is the family estate of Finnish-American winemaker \u003cstrong\u003eKevin Jussila\u003c\/strong\u003e and his wife Paula on the west side of Paso Robles. Their steep, north-facing hillside vineyards in the \u003cstrong\u003eAdelaida District\u003c\/strong\u003e rise to around 1,500–1,900 feet and are farmed organically and without irrigation, giving Rhône-style wines that balance California ripeness with real freshness. Most of the wines carry Finnish names – a tribute to Kevin’s roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVaalea\u003c\/strong\u003e means “light” or “pale” in Finnish. It is Kukkula’s white Rhône blend, built around Roussanne and Viognier – a textured, aromatic white with the body to stand up to food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🍷 Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLemon peel, acacia blossom and ripe stone fruit on the nose, with a round, juicy palate and a fresh finish. With six years in bottle, the 2020 has added richer honeyed and nutty tones while keeping its lift – a white at its fully developed best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🍽️ Food Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoast chicken, creamy fish dishes, scallops, salmon, mild cheeses and gently spiced Asian cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e📋 Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kukkula, Adelaida District, Paso Robles, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roussanne, Viognier (blend varies by vintage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServe at:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–12 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Muru Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59190040428918,"sku":"6430049111018","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/0770\/6230\/files\/vaaleaRosadiMercatale.png?v=1793358780","url":"https:\/\/muruwines.fi\/products\/kukkula-vaalea-2020","provider":"MuruWines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}