2018 Luca's Blend
Deep, bright violet color. Intensely perfumed nose combines blue fruits, candied flavors, and spice. This fruit driven, yet quietly intense wine offers a palate of raspberry and cherry with mineral nuances. Supple tannins give shape to a long velvety finish. It's ready to drink now and will age well.
Varietal 80% Grenache, 20% Syrah
Appellation Alexander Valley Soil Type Rocky Hillside soils with clay and sand Vineyard Mila Estate Vines Head Trained, 4 spacing for Grenache and Trellised, 3.5 spacing for Syrah
Farming Biodynamic, dry farmed or minimal irrigation
Winemaking Field, cluster and berry sorted fruit, 33% whole cluster, fermented in open topstainless steel, natural yeast for primary and malolactic fermentations, bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Elevage 18 months in neutral French Oak barrels for Grenache and 18 months in new French Oak 265L barrels for Syrah and 12 months in bottle.
Production 147 Cases