Varieties
55% Chambourcin, 15% Petit Verdot, 7.5% Cabernet Franc, 15% merlot, 7.5% Touriga

Geographical Indication Virginia

Winemakers and Vineyards
Winemaker – Jessi Gatewood
Vineyards – Barren Ridge,

Vintage Overview
2021 growing season consisted of relatively hot, dry season, rai near the end brought restricted extended hang time on the vines, but the resulting reds were balanced, nuanced, ripe but not overly alcoholic.

Winemaking
Each variety was fermented separately, allowing greater winemaking control over the parcels of fruit. 

Regular pumping over or punching down during fermentation extracted smooth and full flavored fruit. After fermentation, the wine was transferred to a combination of neutral oak and seasoned in French and American oak for approximately 9 months prior to blending and bottling in July 2022. 1125 cases produced.

Analysis
Alcohol 12 %
Sugar % 2.3
pH 3.7
Acid 5.5 g/L

Color
Ruby Red

Nose
Ripe fruit up front, followed by notes vanilla and baking spices
Palate
Bright red cherry notes lend a lively acidity up front, while a touch of residual sugar and spice provides the perfectly balanced candied finish of berry cobbler.

Cellaring
Bottle matured for 13 months prior to release in August 2023.. Ready now, but will reward medium term cellaring of 2-3 years.

Food and wine pairing
Aperitif – Appetizer and cheese plate - Chocolate