Weekly Special 348
$29.99
In stock
SKU
34831
In order to create a blend that highlights the outstanding terroir of the Napa Valley, our winemaking begins in the vineyards picking fruit at optimum physiological maturity. Each vineyard lot is kept separate from the moment the grapes were harvested until final blending. Once in the cellar, each lot is worked with in a tailor-made fashion. Typically beginning with a deep cold soak, (cryoextraction) to best prepare the skins to give up all the phenolics and color they can during fermentation. Cold and long fermentations allow ample time to coax these elements out. Finally, extended maceration to soften harsh tannins. The wines are then aged in French Oak barrels. The Petite Sirah adds spice and complexity, Merlot contributes round mouthfeel and soft tannins, Zinfandel provides a vibrant fruit core, and Petit Verdot gives structure and color to the final blend. The Fabric of the Land, Napa Valley.
For our Napa Valley Quilt, we work with grapes representing the diversity of varietals cultivated in the Napa Valley AVA. We source Petite Sirah, Merlot, Zinfandel, and Petit Verdot grapes from a spectrum of Napa Valley proper. From Oak Knoll in the South to Calistoga in the North. The result of blending these diverse varietals and regions yields wines of extraordinary concentration of flavor, color and texture. While the majority of the fruit comes from the valley floor we also relied on grapes grown on the footslopes to achieve the texture and grip we desired.
(Current Vintage)
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