This is your chillable red. We can't speak enough of this beautiful expression of this grape. You can see through this classic copper red color wine but don't be fooled. The flavor and finish are impeccable. Mild black pepper, baked rhubarb, cherries, anise and Matzutaki mushroom elevate out of the glass. The palate is left with dragon fruit, rooibos tea, sweet beet and a fresh, grippy yet soave sensible tannins.
Producer’s notes: The Saint Amant Vineyard is near and dear to Mike Lucia's heart; being one of the very first vineyards he started working with when Rootdown was born in 2014. Following a frost year in 2022, we were blessed with an amazing 2023 vintage. By far the best I've worked with since 2014. This growing season allowed us to harvest in 2 picks. One for acid and one for a little ripper flavor profile. Fermented in small open top oak fermenters and small stainless steal tanks, we found our perfect combination of whole cluster vs de-stemming. Here's the recipe for success:
⅓ 100% De-stemmed
⅓ 100% Whole cluster
⅓ 50% De-Stemmed 50% Whole cluster
Mike prefers a gentle mixing of the cap to capture more delicate aromatics and the choice of fermenting styles allow for a semi carbonic style in the finished wine. The wine is aged in neutral barrels for 8 months until bottling.
Pair it with Grilled steaks, roasted chicken,mushroom pasta and aged cheddar cheese.
Region: Amador County, California
Grape: 100% Trousseau
Vintage: 2023
750 ml
This is your chillable red. We can't speak enough of this beautiful expression of this grape. You can see through this classic copper red color wine but don't be fooled. The flavor and finish are impeccable. Mild black pepper, baked rhubarb, cherries, anise and Matzutaki mushroom elevate out of the glass. The palate is left with dragon fruit, rooibos tea, sweet beet and a fresh, grippy yet soave sensible tannins.
Producer’s notes: The Saint Amant Vineyard is near and dear to Mike Lucia's heart; being one of the very first vineyards he started working with when Rootdown was born in 2014. Following a frost year in 2022, we were blessed with an amazing 2023 vintage. By far the best I've worked with since 2014. This growing season allowed us to harvest in 2 picks. One for acid and one for a little ripper flavor profile. Fermented in small open top oak fermenters and small stainless steal tanks, we found our perfect combination of whole cluster vs de-stemming. Here's the recipe for success:
⅓ 100% De-stemmed
⅓ 100% Whole cluster
⅓ 50% De-Stemmed 50% Whole cluster
Mike prefers a gentle mixing of the cap to capture more delicate aromatics and the choice of fermenting styles allow for a semi carbonic style in the finished wine. The wine is aged in neutral barrels for 8 months until bottling.
Pair it with Grilled steaks, roasted chicken,mushroom pasta and aged cheddar cheese.
Region: Amador County, California
Grape: 100% Trousseau
Vintage: 2023
750 ml
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