2020 CDP

Tasting Notes:

The 2020 CDP has aromas of raspberry, ripe plum, and a touch of Herbes de Provence.

Pairing Suggestions:

Pair with pork chops, lamb, sausage, meat-based pastas, and good company!

Aging Recommendation:

Drink now through 2035.

Blend:

70% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 13% Mourvèdre, 2% Tannat

Harvest Date:

Grenache – Block 66: 9/22/20 Syrah – Block 43: 9/28/20 Mourvèdre – Block 4: 10/12/20 Tannat – Block 19: 10/22/20

Fermentation:

Multiple tanks were co-fermented wit various proportions of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Tannat. The grapes were destemmed and fermented in closed top fermentors, with open pump- overs two to three times daily for an average of 10 days.

Aging:

92% of the wine was aged in neutral French oak barrels, 8% was aged in Concrete Hippos.

Alcohol:

14.7%

pH:

3.6

TA:

5.4 g/L

Club Price: $44

(Retail Price: $55)