2021 Luca's Blend
This wine is bright violet in color. The nose is layered with strawberry, crushed violets and black pepper. The fruit-driven, yet quietly intense wine, offers a palate of raspberry and cherry with lush tannins. This vintage has a touch more Syrah adding a hint of spiciness and complexity to the wine.
Varietal 77% Grenache, 23% 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
- Blend80% Grenache, 20% Syrah