This "Coteaux Sauvages" expresses the concentrated "sauvage" flavors that are produced from grapes grown in the red soil at the uppermost edges of our estate. The Syrah, Zinfandel, and Petite Sirah are all from hillside blocks where the light soils allow the vines to make grapes of distinctive concentration.
This "Coteaux Sauvages" expresses the concentrated "sauvage" flavors that are produced from grapes grown in the red soil at the uppermost edges of our estate. The Syrah, Zinfandel, and Petite Sirah are all from hillside blocks where the light soils allow the vines to make grapes of distinctive concentration.
Harvest: Sept 13th to Oct 3rd, 2016
This "Coteaux Sauvages" expresses the concentrated "sauvage" flavors that are produced from grapes grown in the red soil at the uppermost edges of our estate. The Syrah, Zinfandel, and Petite Sirah are all from hillside blocks where the light soils allow the vines to make grapes of distinctive concentration.
The grapes were crushed into small fermenters. After cold-soaking for three days to extract deep color, the must fermented on the skins for three weeks to obtain a richly extracted wine. The wine was aged for 22 months in tight-grained French oak barrels (40% new).
Production: 216 Cases
Color: Dark ruby
Aromas: Rich aromas of plum and blackberry, notes of dark chocolate and spice
Palate: Dense layers of dark plum and blackberry, full structure, rich mouthfeel, long finish
Vintage: 2016
Wine Type: Coteaux Sauvages
Varietal: 56% Syrah, 32% Zinfandel , 12% Petite Sirah
Appellation: Dry Creek Valley Estate
Acid: TA: 0.61 g/100ml
pH: 3.71
Alcohol: 15.4%
