For Redtail’s fourth vintage we combined 54% Grenache, 27% Syrah (fermented partially in whole cluster), and 19% Mourvèdre. Despite it being a small portion of the blend, the partial stem inclusion imparts fresh forest floor aromatics, savory spices on the palate, and rounds the mouthfeel out with a beautiful texture of plush tannins.
In the glass the 2018 Redtail begins with a bouquet of fresh cut cedar, black cherries, and fresh cracked pepper, followed by a medley of sun-warmed berries and a velvety finish of Indian spices and sweet pipe tobacco.
WINEMAKING NOTES
- Vintage
- 2018
- Varietal
- Proprietary Red Blend
- Blend
- 54% Grenache / 27% Syrah (9% whole cluster) / 19% Mourvèdre
- Vineyard
- Thompson Vineyard
- Vine Age
- 28 Years
- Clone
- Syrah: Estrella River / Grenache: Alban 2 / Mourvèdre: Massal
- Rootstock
- Own
- Soil
- Sandy/Shaley Loam over Limestone
- Farming
- Sustainable
- Appellation
- Alisos Canyon
- Climate
- Cool I/II
- Aging
- 100% Neutral Oak
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Cases
- 90
- Peak Years
- 2022-2030