Variety
100% Touriga

Geographical Indication
Virginia

Winemakers and Vineyards
Winemakers – Mark McCune
Vineyards – Barren Ridge,
Vintage Overview

2022 was an average vintage, warm , but not overly hot. Rain events arrived early in fall, causing the growing
season to be shortened and the fruit reached a lighter ripening than previous vintages. This led to lighter , leaner more subtle whites and reds

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 2019. 852 cases produced.

Analysis
Alcohol 12.5 %
Sugar % 2.5
pH 3.65
Acid 6.4 g/L

Color: Ruby Red

Nose: Ripe fruit up front, followed by notes vanilla and caramel.

Palate: Bright red cherry notes lend a lively acidity up front, while a touch of residual sugar provides the perfectly balanced honeyed finish of candied fruit.

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