Best known as a deeply colored, tannic varietal, Tannat makes a delicate and fruity rosé when pressed immediately off its skins. The light color belies a rich, brambly palate with vibrant acidity.
Production: 325 cases.
A citrusy bouquet opens into peach, white flower and vanilla. The round, elegant structure is matched by a steely acidity. Aged 11 months in French and Hungarian oak, approximately 30% new.
Production: 150 cases.
Skin fermentation lends a light amber hue and elegant tannic structure to this ancient white varietal. Rich aromatics lead into a textured palate with a bright acid undercurrent. Serve lightly chilled, in the style of a red wine.
Production: 120 cases.
Black cherry and dried floral aromatics lead into a bright, round palate backed up by baking spice and soft tea leaf tannins. Aged in 20% new French oak.
Production: 350 cases.
Petit Verdot is a study in tension. Warm tannins are offset by dark blue fruit, violet florals and a fresh acidity. Toasty, well-integrated oak weaves this wine into a cohesive whole.
Production: 350 cases.
Tannat is a rustic varietal, but its chunky tannins belie a structured elegance. Black raspberry, plum and cherry are grounded by notes of earthy forest floor, tobacco and well-integrated oak. Aged 18 months in French oak, 50% new.
100% Estate Grown
A smooth and satisfying late harvest wine. Honeyed nectarine seamlessly integrates with a yeasty, full-bodied sweetness. The racy acidity that Petit Manseng is so famous for gives this wine depth, complexity and length. Fermented and aged in all neutral French barrels.
Rustic Tannat Port-style wine modeled after a minimal intervention French Vin Doux Naturel. After the addition of brandy, it is allowed to slowly ferment for over a month before being pressed off the skins. Aged in neutral oak for 20 months to fully integrate flavors.
This Blanc de Franc is produced in the same process as Champagne and comes from Cabernet Franc grapes. The Frankenstein project was born out of too much bourbon, and bad life decisions with friends!
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Made by Matthieu Finot from Turk Mountain Vineyards grapes. Medium bodied, delicate red fruit aromas balanced by savory notes of white pepper and tea leaves.
