Description
Red
appellation
San Diego County (Dulzura, CA)
vineyard
Valentina Vineyard (Non-certified Organic, Zero Herbicides)
varieties
35% Nebbiolo, 24% Petite Sirah (Durif), 21% Syrah, 20% Zinfandel,
alcohol
13.8%
production
123 cases
tasting notes
Bing cherry, blackberry jam, white pepper, and roses. High acidity, medium body, medium tannins.
dietary
Vegan. Gluten-free.
winemaker’s notes
Grapes harvested and destemmed between 9/15 and 10/5 of 2021. Syrah and Petite Sirah were crushed; Nebbiolo and Zinfandel were not. All spontaneous fermentations. Grapes were pressed on a long, slow cycle in separate lots between 6 and 9 days after harvest. Portions of free run and early press cuts blended. Aged in neutral vessels. Months after fermentations complete, wine racked, sulfited (50 ppm), and bottled June 19, 2022.
nota bene
A sibling to the sparkling Darkstar (same harvest, different press cut and vinting). Enjoyed best between fridge and cellar temperatures.
Morse code: “Throw Your Hands Up”
