2021 Sierra Côtes
Tasting notes
Sierra Côtes is a wonderful expression of mountain fruit grown throughout the Sierra Foothills wine region. The days are hot; still, the nights are cooler – creating a perfect Mediterranean micro-climate for delicate Rhone-style grapes like Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre. This provides the ideal ripening in the vines without the loss of acidity.
The wine carries spicy notes of licorice, nutmeg, and crushed granite accent, a juicy yet briskly balanced wine marked by a mineral lift.
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| Vintage | 2021 |
| Varietal | Rhone Red Blend |
| Varietal Composition | 62% Syrah
Andis Estate, Kapela Vineyard
26% Mourvèdre
Kapela Vineyard
12% Grenache Noir
Andis Estate |
| Appellation | Sierra Foothills |
| Harvest Date | September 6, 10, 15 & October 9 |
| Sugar | Dry |
| Acid | 5.6 |
| PH | 3.78 |
| Aging | 14 months in 25% New French Oak barrels |
| Fermentation | Temperature controlled Steel Tanks with AM/PM pumpovers |
| Residual Sugar | 0.4 |
| Alcohol | 14.00% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Cases Produced | 510 |
| Artificially Carbonated | No |
| Sparkling Wine | No |
91 pts Wine Enthusiast
"This Rhône-style red shows good depth of flavor, well-integrated oak and a supple tannic structure. You'll find notes of black cherry, black plum, violets, anise, cacao, nutmeg, pecan skins and forest floor." — Stacy Briscoe
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