Back to the future at last! Carol used the vibrant red Carignane from these 60+ year old vines at her long stint as winemaker at Windsor Vineyards, and now they have come “back home to mama!
Winemaker Notes:
Wow—big smoky-caramel oakiness on a deep razzberry fruit core. Creamy in mouth, a bit of brown spices-nutmeg/cinnamon, with lively acidity, good depth of fruit without being jammy or overripe. Lingering razzberry-chocolate finish, great with pork tenderloin, strawberry salad or even grilled salmon!
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Harvest Date:
- October 16, 2017
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Fermentation Characteristics:
- Fermented in 1-ton bins, hand punched down twice daily.
Total of 12 days on skins, including
2 days cold soak pre-fermentation.
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Cellar Storage/Aging:
- 17 months in oak barrels. 50% new American and
50% 1 & 2yr old American.
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Varietal:
- 98% Old Vine Carignane, 2% Petite Sirah
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Appellation:
- Oat Valley Vineyard,
Alexander Valley (north of Cloverdale)
70+ year old vines, sustainably dry-farmed,
Head-trained beauties
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Release Date:
- February 2021
