2019 Carménère
The original goal of long-time grower Louis Lucas and wine enthusiast Judge Royce Lewellen was to grow the five red grapes of France’s most famous wine region, but they discovered there was something missing. Carménère has a history that can be traced back to the Romans. Six years ago, we planted 3 acres and this is our first vintage. Traditionally blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, we co-fermented this with our spectacular Cabernet Sauvignon Clone 6 for a rich, earthy, complex wine that is bold and spicy but should be enjoyed young.
$62.00
Vintage:
2019
Appellation:
Santa Barbara County
Estate Vineyard:
Valley View Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley
Price:
$62.00
Composition:
85% Carmenere, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon Clone 6 co-fermented
Fermentation:
Punch down
Oak:
18 months oak 100% French, 30% New
Alcohol:
14.30%
Acidity:
0.59
pH:
3.68
Bottled:
August, 2021
Release Date:
December, 2021
Production:
307
Winemaker:
Megan McGrath
Awards:
91 pts and "Editors Choice" - Wine Enthusiast July 2022
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