2020 New World Red
Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
pH
3.9
Aging
14 months in French and American Oak
Fermentation
Stainless steel tanks
Residual Sugar
<1 g/L
Alcohol %
13
In Stock
A “Family east-west” blend of our Virginia Cabernet Sauvignon grapes and our family’s California North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep, brooding, and complex. Aged for 15 months in French and American oak barrels.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
pH
3.9
Aging
14 months in French and American Oak
Fermentation
Stainless steel tanks
Residual Sugar
<1 g/L
Alcohol %
13
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Aromas of dried herbs, fig, and strawberry. Flavors of balsam, apricot and white pepper.
Vineyard Notes
Lake county, CA and Rappahannock County, VA: elvation 800', soil comprised of clay and shale.
Production Notes
Fruit was destemmed with no crushing and pumped into tank and bins. 2-4 punchdowns or pumpovers a day. Allowed to age on skins for 7-12 days then pressed off. Wine settled in tank then racked to French and American oak barrels, ~40% new barrels.
Production
1400 cases
Product Reviews
Kim A. Buckey
(Dec 26, 2023 at 9:29 AM)
This may be our new favorite! Great with food or just when you want to sip a glass of red...