2012 L'Ange Rouge
Alta Mesa Grenache is blended with Grenache from Thompson Vineyard to showcase a rich and complex blend of Grenache.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2012
Varietal
84% Grenache, 12% Syrah, 4% Mourvèdre
Appellation
Santa Barbara County
Alcohol %
15.2
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Cherry cola, hibiscus, fresh raspberries, cherries, cranberry chutney, tobacco, chocolate, potpourri, oolong tea, licorice, fennel frond, concentrated aromatics, lush, silky, long finish.
Vineyard Notes
Fruit sourced from Thomas Vineyard and Alta Mesa
Production Notes
The components of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre were fermented in small open top bins, with 60% whole clusters included. The wine spent 15-20 days on the skins with a combination of pump-overs and punch downs. Aged 16 months in 500-liter puncheons. 16 months in French Oak 20% new.
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