- Certified organic vineyard and dry-farmed (non-irrigated)
- 100% Carignan
- Ricetti Vineyard (Redwood Valley, Mendocino County)
- Planted in 1948
- Head trained
- Gravelly loam soils
- 100% whole-cluster, native yeast fermentation in stainless steel
- A mixture of punchdowns and pumpovers were used to gently extract tannin
- Pressed prior to dryness and aged in neutral oak barrique for 9 months
- Unfined and unfiltered. (sediment expected)
- 534 cases produced
- Free SO2 8 mg/L (Total SO2 41 mg/L)
- 12.5% abv
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2021
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Redwood Valley
Variety:
Carignan
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-MST-41-21 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
Wine Enthusiast
Score
94
Date
2024-12-31
"This wine is fresh, lively, with aromas of ripe dark plum, lingonberry, red currant compote, and dried thyme on the nose. The flavors on the palate are cranberry-pomegranate, raspberry coulis, grilled Satsuma orange, red vine licorice, dried bay laurel, and a long supple finish. Old Vine Carignan planted in 1948 and dry farmed. Chill and Enjoy and Pair with a Summer Vegetable Stir-fry — Tonya Pitts"