2018 Verah Counoise Estate Grown
Tasting Notes
Crimson color loaded with fresh bright red fruit. Sweet plum and wild berry on the nose with hints of rose petals. Flavors of strawberry, cranberry, spice, and a touch of pepper will delight your tastebuds. Great acidity that leaves a pop on your palate. It is a very flavorful and pretty wine.
Vineyard Designation
Estate Grown
Vineyard Notes
Estate grown Counoise, Tablas Creek clone, grafted on to 1103P, planted in 2014. Volcanic hillside soils, Southwest facing.
Production Notes
Whole berry destemming, 4 - 5 day cold soak, 25% whole cluster fermentation, punchdowns 3 times per day. Native yeast fermentation in small, open top, one ton fermenters. Total skin contact 12 days. Barrel aged 17 months in 25% new French oak. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Pairings
Pairs well with grilled seafood, chicken, and sausage.
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| Vintage |
2018 |
| Wine Style |
Red Wine |
| Appellation |
Dry Creek Valley |
| Harvest Date |
October 8, 2018 and October 17, 2018 |
| Acid |
5.4 g/l |
| PH |
3.62 |
| Barrel Aging |
Barrel aged 17 months in 25% new French oak.
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| Ageability |
3 to 5 years |
| Fermentation |
Native yeast fermentation in small, open top, one ton fermenters. |
| Alcohol % |
14.4% |
| Size |
750 ml |
