2019 harvest report

The 2018-2019 growing season was wonderful, with nearly perfect growing conditions,
delivering healthy grapes with nice balance of fruit ripeness and acidity.

The season started with a rainy spring but then a dry summer and fall, with the exception of some of some sporadic rains
that helped the vines reach a nice balance between canopy and yield.

lower temperatures during February and March, moved the harvest 4 days later than last year.
The mild temperatures are letting the grapes ripen slowly while preserving a nice natural acidity.

While quality is excellent across varietals, the early frost and Zonda winds caused a lower production in the Malbec.
a fantastic harvest for most grapes with Malbec and the Cabernets looking exceptional.

2019 i fenix i Malbec

single vineyard i uco valley

wine profile

95% Malbec i 5% Cabernet Franc

tasting notes

dark ruby red with purple hues, this malbec displays a complex and intense bouquet with red ripe fruit like plum and raspberry along with spicy notes. It has an intriguing mouthfeel with generous silky tannins and good acidity. Black and red berry flavors lead to an excellent long finish.

overall an elegant and powerful expression of the renowned Uco Valley terroir.

winemaking

Harvest april 5th i cold maceration 3 days i fermentation 17 days i 18 months in french new and second use oak i residual sugar 1.8% i 14.6% alcohol

retail price $65 USD i 50 cases produced

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2019 i sextante i estate blend

uco valley

wine profile

rhone blend: 33% syrah i 33% grenache i 33% mourvedre

tasting notes

garnet red, this wine displays elegant intense aromas of fresh dark and red berries, wild herbs, and spices. The grenache gives to the co-fermentation polished tannins with vibrant acidity. the syrah brings appealing red fruit to the expression and the mourvedre enhances its spice and flowery character.

this seductively drinkable wine offers a long-lasting finish.

winemaking

Harvest april 18th i cold maceration 5 days i fermentation 13 days i 18 months in french new and second use oak i residual sugar 1.8% i 14.5% alcohol

retail price $65 USD i 25 cases produced

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2019 i vela i cabernet franc

single vineyard i uco valley

wine profile

95% Cabernet Franc i 5% Malbec

tasting notes

intense ruby red in color. the primary characteristic of this cabernet franc is its pronounced perfume with notes of red pepper, blackcurrants, and graphite. it is very well balanced between red fruits, herbs, and peppery notes. this is an elegant wine with round tannins, good acidity, and a persistent memorable finish.

winemaking

Harvest april 23rd i cold maceration 3 days i fermentation 25 days i 18 months in french new and second use oak i residual sugar 1.8% i 14.4% alcohol

retail price $65 USD i 50 cases produced

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2019 i paloma i petit verdot

single vineyard i uco valley

wine profile

100% petit verdot

tasting notes

intense ruby red with violet hues. This wine reveals the hallmark characteristics of petit verdot such as jasmine, white blossoms, and black fruit with a hint of black pepper on the nose. on the palate this attractive wine offers soft spices, caramel and tobacco flavors provided by its oak aging. it is full-bodied with generous tannins, good acidity, and persistent finish.

winemaking

Harvest april 24th i cold maceration 3 days i fermentation 22 days i 18 months in french new and second use oak i residual sugar 1.8% i 13.2% alcohol

retail price $65 USD i 25 cases produced

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2019 i balanza i malbec i grenache

estate blend i uco valley

wine profile

50% malbec i 50% Grenache I co-fermentation

tasting notes

beautiful, ruby red in color. a captivating nose with cherry jam, plum, and sweet spice aromas are followed by plenty of pleasing sweet red fruits and the perfect amount of leather notes to hold it all together. a medium-bodied wine with round tannins, good acidity, and a persistent finish.

winemaking

Harvest april 11th i cold maceration 6 days i c0-fermentation 26 days i 18 months in french new and second use oak i residual sugar 1.8% i 13.6% alcohol

retail price $65 USD i 50 cases produced

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