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Grown by our friend Joey Tamura, the Grenache was picked very early at about 18º Brix, when aromas are just developing and acid is high. These typically red grapes came in with just a hint of color. We crushed the grapes and allowed them to soak overnight before pressing off and fermenting slowly for the following month at very cold temperatures. Once the fermentation was complete we filtered the wine and passed it over to LVVR cellars in Lockeford where Eric Donaldson completed the bottle fermentation, aging, disgorging and finally dosage and labeling.
The resulting sparking wine is nothing short of spectacular, beautifully dry and aromatic, with just the right amount of complexity.
Bottle fermented and aged nearly a year in the traditional Méthode Champenoise. This extended bottle age helps to round out the wine and builds elegant aromas of fresh pear, pineapple and tropical fruit, hints of toast lead to a soft , creamy and complex finish.
Tasting Profiles
Are a subjective overview of the flavors, textures and acidity of the wines as they might be experienced in the tasting room.
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Fruit Profile Is the overall aromatics of the wine, ranging from more soft, sweet and fruity notes to more dark earthy, complex notes. | | Earthy|||Fruity | |
Tannin Profile Represents the overall tannin structure or dry "chalkiness" of the wine from mild to more agressive. | | Less Tannic|||More Tannic | |
Acidity Profile Represents the overall scale of "tartness or crispiness" of the wine. | | Less Acidic|||More Acidic | |
Mouthfeel profile Represents the overall weight of the wine in the mouth, from light and crisp to heavy and silky. | | Light Mouthfeel|||Heavy Mouthfeel | |
Sweetness Profile Represents the overall perceived sweetness of the wine, this is based upon both residual sugar & fruitiness. | | Dry|||Sweet | |