2023 Vintner's Blend
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Wine Specs
Harvest Date
9/22-10/8/24
Sugar
24.2 Brix
Acid
6.8
pH
3.8
Aging
French Oak
Fermentation
1 ton bins, 3 weeks
Bottling Date
9/24
Alcohol %
13.6
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
This wine reveals a captivating blend of deep currant and black cherry, complemented by the warm, spicy nuance of nutmeg. Together, these flavors weave a rich tapestry of dark fruit and aromatic complexity, offering both depth and intrigue on the palate.
Vineyard Notes
2023 was an exceptional vintage. A lack of precipitation, and warm, bright days distinguished this vintage from others. The wines carry a weight and concentration that is increasingly associated with premium sites in Virginia.
Production Notes
This is a blend of our neutral French oak lots of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. After being chilled overnight the fruit was destemmed, sorted, and fermented in 1- ton bins for roughly 3 weeks. Gently pressed, settled over night and racked to neutral French oak barrels
Winemaker Notes
2023 was a unique year. The weather cooperated with a good balance between day and night time temps and very little precipitation. Insect and mildew pressure were negligent. The fruit came in really clean, and ripe. These vintages require a degree of restraint in the cellar in order to not over extract. The reds are full of finesse and elegance. They are showing well now but have many years left until their prime.
Production
75 cases