2018 Rhône Style Red Blend Estate
Tasting Notes
A bit more elegant than previous vintages. Strawberry and spice are upfront and center along with a kiss of baking spice and rose. It follows in flavor, silky and smooth, with the addition of rich blue fruit, graphite, rich meatiness and exotic spice. Lingering, upbeat, bright finish.
Vineyard Designation
Estate Grown
Vineyard Notes
All varieties are estate grown. Grenache vines are a combination of clone 362, 14 years in age and clone 515, 8 years in age. Mourvèdre vines are Entav clone 450, 7 years in age. Syrah vines are 18 years in age. Counoise vines are Tables Creek clone planted in 2014.
Production Notes
32% Grenache, 32% Mourvèdre, 26% Syrah, 10% Counoise
Each variety fermented separately. 4 - 5 day cold soak, 30% whole cluster fermentation, punchdowns 3 times per day. Native yeast fermentation in small, open top, one ton fermenters. Total skin contact 14 days. Barrel aged 17 months in 33% new French oak. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Pairings
Pairs well with grilled lamb chops, pork sugo, venison pâté, and Lana’s favorite: Persian/Russian cuisine.
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| Vintage |
2018 |
| Wine Style |
Red Wine |
| Appellation |
Dry Creek Valley |
| Harvest Date |
September 21, 2018 through October 17, 2018 |
| Acid |
5.8 g/l |
| PH |
3.75 |
| Barrel Aging |
Barrel aged 17 months in 33% new French oak
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| Ageability |
4 to 7 years |
| Alcohol % |
15.8% |
| Size |
750 ml |
