Finger Lakes & Long Island collab Bordeaux blend. Cherry, cran, toffee. Is good.
Article number: | Finger Lakes & Long Island collab Bordeaux blend. Cherry, cran, toffee. Is good. |
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Grape varieties: Merlot (Macari) and cabernet franc (Wiemer)
Region: New York
Appellation: North Fork of Long Island AVA (Macari) and Seneca Lake AVA (Wiemer)
Soils: Haven loam, Riverhead sandy loam (Macari) and lime silt & loam (Wiemer)
Vine age: 10-30 years
Farming: Biodynamic certified. Hand-harvested fruit.
Vinification: Whole cluster stomp into large eggs for maceration over 10 days. Daily punchdowns as needed. Ambient ferment.
Aging: Pressed into a neutral 25hL cask for the remainder of fermentation and its élevage.