La Vina GSM 2021

Vineyards: Rosebud & Stone Tree

AVA: Wahluke Slope

Blend: 31% Garnacha, 23% Syrah, 46% Monastrell

Vinification: Each grape varietal was handpicked and fermented separately in small open top stainless steel tanks with 10 to 25 % whole clusters. The wine was removed from the skins after 10-14 days and completed primary and secondary fermentation in French oak puncheons and concrete tank.

Cooperage: Concrete amphora tank & French oak puncheons16 months in French oak

Bottled: February 4, 2023

Production: 90 cases

Winemaker Notes: This wine was aged in a mix of concrete and neutral French oak puncheons. The Monastrell brings structure to the wine, the Garnacha adds an element of elegance, and the Syrah gives additional backbone and texture to the blend. This wine has dynamic aromatics of blackberry and raspberry, plum, herbal notes, dark cocoa, and earth. The palate is nice and round and gives way to flavors of black fruits, green olive, and subtle orange peel. The tannins are very smooth and polished.