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2018 Rhône Style Red Blend Estate

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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
Ageability 4 to 7 years
Alcohol % 15.8%
Size 750 ml