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Varietals
70% Garnacha, 15% Syrah, 15% Monastrell

Notes
VINEYARD: The 15 acre La Rivera vineyard in the Uco Valley, planted in 2012 at an elevation of 3600 meters a.s.l. Limestone soil with large river rocks.

VINIFICATION: This field blend is 50% whole cluster and native yeast maceration for 14 days, and 20 days of co-fermentation in 3000L unlined cement egg. After ferment was completed, the unfiltered wine was transferred to 4th use French oak for 8 months, then 12 months in bottle.
890 cases produced

TASTING NOTES: The nose is earthy with hints of blackberry and cherry, with subliminal notes of forest floor, fungi, bay leaf, and leather. The palate is juicy and lush with black fruits, currant, and fine-grained tannins that lead to a light finish of clove and cinnamon.