Syrah/Tempranillo 2019
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The Organic Don Miguel Vineyard: Named after the late patriarch of the Torres family, this organic vineyard is located in the Green Valley — the coolest, foggiest region of the Russian River, only ten miles from the Pacific. The European-style high density of over 2,000 vines per acre provides low yields and requires intensive labor; but the vines live longer and the grapes acquire greater concentration and finesse, more elegant aromas, and better balance than with the traditional low density.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Alcohol %
13.8
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Both grape varieties are well expressed in this wine. The long, full-flavored nose shows aromas of dark fruits like blueberries and blackberries, grilled meats and black pepper, classic of Syrah; while the Tempranillo contribiutes the integrated tannins, anise and spice. The mouthfeel is soft and structured, with great balance and lingering aftertaste, promising a long life — 10 to 15 years for sure.
Production Notes
The Tempranillo grapes were harvested October 10 - 17, the Syrah on the 11th. Each variety was vinified separately in small stainless steel tanks, after minimal crushing, with no whole clusters. The berries were "punched down" for gentle extraction of color and tannin. The wine was aged in premium French oak barrels, coopered by Marchive and Remond from the forest of Bertranges. It was bottled, unfined and unfiltered, in August 2020.