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Grape Skin Series ~ Wines fermented on the grape skins!
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Italian
Amarone |
This Italian wine, which is full-bodied, richly dry and a deep garnet color, has a long, lingering finish. It has a foundation of Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara grapes from the Veneto region. Notes of plum, sour cherry, raspberry and vanilla gradually marry with anise, bitter chocolate, coffee and fig tones that develop with age. Its depth, which is likened to Port (without the sweetness), comes from the addition of dried grapes during fermentation. |
6 wks. |
$190 |
Argentinean
Malbec |
This red has a dark, dense structure and lush flavors of ripe cherry, black currant and blackberry. Watch for subtle notes of clove, vanilla and oak with a background suggestive
of earthiness. |
6 wks. |
$190 |
| Merlot |
Well structured and balanced. The grape skins add expressive flavors of dark ripe plum, berries and silky tannins. Impressive. |
6 wks. |
$190 |
| South African Pinotage |
Created in South Africa by crossing Burgundy’s Pinot Noir and Rhone’s Cinsault grape. Flavors are complex with dominant currant, cherry, banana, blackberry, vanilla & toastiness, thanks to two stage oaking. (French oak during fermentation, Hungarian oak for next 5 weeks) |
6wks. |
$190 |
| Shiraz |
Bold and assertive. Notes of black currants, pepper and oak are revealed by fermenting on the grape skins. Depth and character are hallmarks of this red. |
6 wks. |
$190 |
| Super Tuscan |
Our gold medal winner made from Cabernet, Merlot and Sangiovese grapes. A big, full-bodied wine with solid structure and bold fruit notes. Hints of cassis, plum, and cherry balance the bold tannins of this hearty red. French and American oak contribute toasty vanilla flavors and rich complexity. |
6 wks. |
$190 |
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