Albertina Mendocino Mountain Vineyard
Tannins formed in mountain grapes are softer, producing more drinkable wines. Vines grown in thin (2-6 ft. depth) mountain soils produce soft tannins and small berries for more intense flavors and color. The goal is to produce balanced vines which grow sufficient leaves and canes to support an adequate crop load. This crop load can be attained through proper pruning, cluster thinning, trellising and soil nutrition techniques.
Tasting Notes
“Ripe, with sweet blackberry and fresh sage flavors framed by toasty oak and round tannins”
...James Laube,
Senior Editor- Wine Spectator Nov. 2005