2022 L'Ange Rouge
L’Ange Rouge, meaning “The Red Angel,” is dedicated to Mac’s grandmother who fittingly had a full head of red hair. This blend is meant to showcase the femininity of Grenache. Alta Mesa Grenache is blended with Grenache from Larner Vineyard showcasing the depth of this varietal. MourveĢdre from Alta Mesa provides the balance.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Varietal
64% Grenache, 24% Syrah, 12% Mourvedre
Appellation
Santa Barbara County
Aging
Now-2035
Alcohol %
15.2
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Black cherry cola, strawberry-rhubarb pie, cranberry preserves, dried-orange peel, rose petal potpourri, sweet tobacco, sandalwood incense, and Chinese five spice. Mid-palate driven, with a broad fruit core, that ripples outward to a lush, floral, and savory finish.
Vineyard Notes
Fruit sourced from Alta Mesa Vineyard and Nolan Vineyard
Production Notes
50% whole cluster fermented in concrete tanks, and small, open-top bins, spending between 20-45 days on the skins with a combination of pump-overs and punch-downs during cold soak and fermentation. Aged 10 months; Grenache in neutral 500-liter puncheons, Syrah and Mourvedre in neutral 265-liter barriques.
Production
234 cases
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