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2017 Delta Reds

2017 Delta Reds
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SKU: 955

History

Who would have thought that just a short distance from San Francisco one could find 100-year-old vines of Zinfandel, Carignane, Mouvedre, as well as newer plantings of more uncommon varietals such as Teraldego, Tannat, Barbera, and Petite Sirah? We didn’t. So, with a bit of exploration we were shocked to find such a wealth of grapes within just an hour or so of the Dashe Cellars winery. In the rich delta soils of the San Francisco Bay, where the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers meander into the bay, we found a wealth of superb grapes waiting to be turned into a unique wine.  We realized that the cool breezes and hot days of the area forged interesting red grapes—a “Delta Red” blend—that with careful blending, could make a luscious, delicious wine. The result, which we call simply “Delta Reds,” has outstripped our wildest hopes.

Production

We harvested each varietal separately, hand-sorted the fruit on the way to the destemmer, and then fermented using native “wild” yeasts on the surface of the grapes. Great care was used during fermentation to highlight fruit characteristics and decrease tannin extraction.   At dryness, the wines were gently pressed in a membrane press and pumped to traditional 60-gallon oak barrels. Each varietal was kept separate, and we blended the wines carefully to develop a wine with great texture, intense fruit, and lovely balance between the firm acidity and the lovely sweet and spicy fruit.  

Production: 1,500 cases


Tasting Notes

Color: Dark ruby red
Aromas: Hugely aromatic, with a deep fruity backbone of black current, black raspberry, plum, and lighter highlights of cranberry and pomegranate. Spicy notes of black pepper, tar, and earth.
Taste: A lush, velvety, attractive wine with beautiful fruit flavors and balance. Entry is of bright fruit flavors of black current and black cherry, pomegranate, tar. and peppery spice, rich minerality. Great acid balance, soft texture. Long, spicy, fruit-driven finish. 
Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Varietal
Red Blend
Appellation
Central Valley
Aging
Oak: 14 months
Alcohol %
14.3
Wine Spectator
89
Wine Profile
Ratings
Wine Spectator review | Plump black cherry, blueberry and sarsaparilla flavors are generous and juicy, with appealing spice, cola and black tea notes and a fresh detail of orange zest on the harmonious and complex finish. Carignane, Barbera, Petite Sirah, Mourvèdre, Teroldego, Tannat and Zinfandel. Drink now. 1,410 cases made.—M.W.
Production Notes
Varietals | 42% Carignane 18% Mourvèdre 16% Teraldego 15% Tannat 5% Zinfandel 2% Barbera 2% Petite Sirah

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