Nose

Aromas of raspberry, wild strawberry, and dark cherry.

Palate

This wine showcases bright, crisp flavors of bramble fruits, blueberry, and Asian spices.

Harvest

Grenache – Block 66: 10/4/19, Block 39-41: 10/9/19
Syrah - Block 24: 9/22/19
Tannat- Block 19: 10/19/19
Mourvèdre- Block 4: 10/26/19

Bottling

July 7, 2021

Winemaking

Multiple tanks were co-fermented with various proportions of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Tannat. The grapes were destemmed and fermented in closed-top fermentors, with open pump-overs two to three times daily for an average of 10 days.

Aging

92% of the wine was aged in neutral French oak barrels, 8% was aged in Concrete Hippos.

Food Pairing

Pair with pork chops, lamb, sausage, meat-based pastas, and good company!