Varietals:

Pinot Noir, Tempranillo, and Chardonnay

Winemaking:

The 2021 Sully’s Mix is our first foray into an estate grown red wine blend. The estate Pinot Noir and Tempranillo, owing to a wet but mild harvest, was able to hang later than usual and was picked in mid-October. This resulted in light, yet flavourful fruit to work with. To build additional body and roundness, about 40% of the Tempranillo fruit was done as a whole cluster press, meaning that the stems remain in the must during the initial fermentation period. This also had the effect of leaving a pleasing note of pepper on the palate of the wine. To add further depth to the vintage, and to make the initial punching down process easier, a small amount of estate Chardonnay was incorporated into the Tempranillo during the initial ferment. Elevage took place in second fill French oak for the Pinot Noir, and neutral oak for the Tempranillo for a total period of 4 months prior to bottling in early May.

Tasting Notes:

A field blend in both style and spirit. A prominent raspberry nose is the opening to this easy drinking vintage. A delightful burst of strawberries and raspberries on the palate, with a whisper of black pepper on the finish. An ideal pairing for a summer barbecue. Pairs well with several grilling staples, including hamburgers, sausages, portabella mushrooms, or grilled veggies.

Critical Acclaim:

“This really is quite the blend putting in Pinot Noir, Tempranillo and about 7% Chardonnay - as you probably can figure, it's a light red wine that wears red berry fruit on it’s sleeve – it's very fruity, very simple and ultimately chillable.” ***1/2, Michael Pinkus - Michael Pinkus Wine Review (08/05/22)

Cases Produced // 505

RS // 3.4g/L