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Grapes were hand-picked and brought directly to the winery in 1/2 ton totes in perfect condition. They were meticulously hand sorted on a shaker table then destemmed into 2-ton open top, stainless steel fermenters. The must was cold-soaked for seven to ten days, which was followed by fermentation that was completed in about a week. This is followed by an extended maceration, where the wine is evaluated daily for softening of tannins and roundness of palate. The wine was on the skins for a total of 21-28 days. After draining the fermenters by gravity, the free-run and light pressings were combined and settled for 48 hours. The wine was then racked by gravity into a mixture of new and used French oak barrels. The wine was aged on lees in French oak barrels for 10 months and then blended and bottled. Aromas of red cherry, strawberry, sassafras, cardamom, & fig followed on with red cherry, clove, baking spice, fig, cassis, & cola on the palate. The finish is long with smooth tannins and acidity
Size: 750mL ABV 13.6%
Suggested food pairings: Fish, Shellfish, Chicken, Pork
Suggested cheese pairings: Brie, Gruyere, Havarti, Mozzarella, Ricotta
