Winemaking Notes:
This wine was crafted as a food wine, making it one of the most versatile red wines in our portfolio.
Tasting Notes:
A dynamic blend with jammy dark fruit aromas on the nose including blackberry and plum. The medium weight mouthfeel is characterized with smooth yet intense flavors of black raspberry and plum with supple tannins.
Food Pairing Notes:
Serve with roasted pork loin, beef kabobs, grilled rustic pizza.
Technical Notes:
Appellation: |
New York State
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Varietal: |
41% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Franc, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah, 3% Teroldego.
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Growing Conditions: |
A cool, late spring followed by a dry, hot summer
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Harvest: |
October 21-31, 2005
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Brix: |
21.5 degrees avg |
Alcohol: |
13%
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Aging: |
8 months in used French oak |
Bottling Date: |
August 29, 2006
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Production: |
1206 Cases
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