High Note Red Blend

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Wine Description

Temperatures were generally cooler throughout summer and especially in early Autumn, leading to unusually high natural acidity (lower pH's) and relatively low sugar/alcohol levels - the perfect balance. Nights were cooler than average and harvest happened between 7 and 10 days later than usual, giving us bright aromatics in addition to the hang-time related velvetiness in the tannins.In summary, this harvest is characterized by optimal fruit set and normal yields. Overall cooler climate and cooler nights give us wines with bright acidity and aromatics, and the velvety tannins that come from a longer hang-time. Although these wines will have the necessary acidity and tannins to age, it might be hard for many to refrain from their immediate appeal. In summary, this harvest is characterized by optimal fruit set and normal yields. Overall cooler climate and cooler nights give us wines with bright acidity and aromatics, and the velvety tannins that come from a longer hang-time. Although these wines will have the necessary acidity and tannins to age, it might be hard for many to refrain from their immediate appeal.

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Acclaim
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
The Vista Flores, La Consulta, Altamira, Gualtallary, and Eugenio Bustos vineyards
Soil composition
Sandy-Loam
Training method
VSP
Elevation:
3,200-5,000 feet
Vines/acre:
1,600
Yield/acre:
3.3 tons
Exposure:
Eastern / Western
Harvest time:
April-May
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
12-18
Varietal composition:
70% Malbec, 20% Cabernet, and 10% Syrah
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
10 days
Fermentation temperature:
77-82 °F
Maceration technique:
Cold Soak Maceration, Punchdown, and Pumpovers
Type of aging container:
Barrels and Cement vats
Type of oak:
85% French and 15% American (22% new)
Length of aging before bottling:
9 months
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.8
Acidity:
5.6 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %