- Practicing Sustainable
- 100% Cinsault
- Historic Bechtold Vineyard (Mokelumne River sub-AVA of Lodi)
- Planted in 1886
- Sandy loam soils
- Head-trained, ungrafted, dry-farmed, and hand-harvested vines
- Native yeast fermentation
- Aged 7 months in used French oak
- 12.5% abv
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2023
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Lodi
Variety:
Cinsault
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-TUR-03-23 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
Wine Advocate
Score
90
Date
2024-06-13
"The 2023 Cinsault Bechthold Vineyard hails from the oldest Cinsault vines in the world, planted in 1886 on their own roots and dry-farmed organically. It was fermented 100% whole cluster and aged in neutral French oak for six months. Pale ruby in color, the nose begins on a shy note before developing pure, vibrant aromas of raspberry, strawberry and blood orange that are lifted by tinges of autumn leaves and black tea. The light-bodied, elegant palate is bright and fruit-driven, lined with a gentle astringency that transitions to a pleasing finish that combines earth, spice and berry fruit flavors that swell and gain intensity with further aeration."