Back to the future at last! Carol used the vibrant red Carignane from these 70+ year old vines at her long stint as winemaker at Windsor Vineyards, and now they have come “back home to mama!” Their new moniker “Wireless” came from the vineyard’s head-trained vines, which use no trellis wires to support growth…hence they are truly “wireless!”
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 23, 2019
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Fermentation Characteristics:
- Fermented in tank, déléstaged 2 times by 13°Brix, then pump-overs. Total of 13 days on skins, including 3 days cold soak pre-fermentation.
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Cellar Storage/Aging:
- 20 months in oak barrels: 75% older American, 25% 2nd fill American.
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Varietal:
- 97% Old Vine Carignane, 2% Alicante Bouschet, 1% Zinfandel.
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Appellation:
- 95% Oat Valley Vineyard, Alexander Valley (north of Cloverdale) 70+ year old vines, sustainably dry-farmed, Head-trained beauties.
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Release Date:
- March 1, 2022
