The Dominican Gold Estate is still processing a special micro-lot for us this year, but with a slightly different plan...
Cultivar separation is not going to be possible this season, so the Bourbon lot we've been talking about will have to wait for another year. Instead, a very specific location with an ideal microclimate will be selected, and the coffee from this area will be harvested and processed separately. The exact location has not yet been determined, but it will almost certainly be at one of the farm's highest altitudes, with good shade coverage and/or a north facing aspect to diminish sun exposure. There are workers that have been walking the farm for years, and they know the intricacies of each area and microclimate. Between their experience and the knowledge of the farm's agronomist, we know the ideal location will be selected for this lot.
The best pickers will harvest this coffee, and will be paid a premium to select only perfectly ripe cherries. The coffee will be washed, dried, and milled independently, and will be sorted to a screen size 16+.
This micro lot should be ready in early May, and I think we're really in for something special. I'll post updates on the chosen location and the progress of the lot as soon as I know the details.