Description

Crafted from our estate grown Chambourcin hand harvested at night on October 12, 2017.  Planted at 2,300 vines per acre, and cluster thinned back to 3 tons per acre to concentrate the true flavor potential of this unique varietal.  The only processing of the cold fruit was a soft whole cluster press to retain the aromatic fruit character of the grapes.

A long, slow, cool fermentation preceded Sur-Lie aging for 6 months in small stainless steel tanks which resulted in a deep pink color and bold fruit flavors of fresh strawberry and ripe watermelon.  Rounded and rich on the palette with great minerality on a long lingering finish.