The 2020 Carignan features aromas of raspberry, bramble fruits, and a trace amount of baking spices. The entry is smooth, with flavors of pomegranate, Bing cherry, and a touch of plum.
The 2020 Carignan features aromas of raspberry, bramble fruits, and a trace amount of baking spices. The entry is smooth, with flavors of pomegranate, Bing cherry, and a touch of plum. The tannins are soft and integrated, making for a perfect match with Thanksgiving meals!
Pair with ripe cheese, white meats, and Thanksgiving.
Enjoy now through 2028.
Blend: 100% Carignan
Harvest Dates: Carignan – Block 68: 9/18/20
Fermentation: Fermented in stainless steel tanks with pump overs three times per day for the first week. Pump overs were reduced to one time per day to avoid heavy tannin extraction and maintain bright fruit.
Aging: Aged 16 months in neutral French oak.
Alcohol: 14.1%
pH: 3.68
TA: 6.0 g/L
RS: 1 g/L
Bottled: May 10, 2022
Production: 145 cases
