Growing Conditions
We source this Grenache from an Adelaida district vineyard that sits at 1900’ elevation on 50-75% slopes. Linne- Colado soils, which are well-drained with high concentrations of calcareous shale and sandstone. The combination of elevation, slope and soil regulates vine growth naturally creating balance and uniformity of cluster and berry maturity.
The 2021 growing season was very typical through early spring with warm days and cool nights. Early summer through harvest gave us some unexpected heatwaves but plenty of marine breezes and mild weather prevailed. The result was a slight delay of harvest while we waited for acidity, pH and brix to balance creating mature flavors.
Bottling
February 2023
Winemaking
Hand-harvested clusters were sorted in the vineyard to assure only the highest quality would reach the winery where they are gently destemmed. After being destemmed, this lot was fermented in a four-ton stainless-steel open top fermenter for 20 days. After daily pump-overs (for color and tannin extraction) the tanks are tasted and analyzed for their tannin and structure to determine the length of extended maceration.
Aging
Aged separately for 12 months, in 70% Twice used French Oak, 30% neutral French Oak. This lot was racked once during its cellar life, with the second to blend the lots together then barreled down in 50% New French Oak 50% Twice used French oak where the lots will rest for three months until the final racking, just prior to filtering and bottling.
