2019 Coaltion-2

Description

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• Public Release Date: March 2022

Varietals: Sagrantino, Freisa, Aglianico, Mourvedre

Vineyards: Siletto, Luna Matta, Shokrian

Region: Central Coast,  CA

Bottle Size: 750ml

In 2019 we made two different Coaltion blends: one based off of Touriga Nacional as in many past renditions of the Coalition, and the second Coalition is a blend of Italian varieties Sagrantino, Freisa and Aglianico with a touch of Mourvedre.

The Italian varieties were all grown by Ron Siletto east of Pinnacles deep in San Benito in the northern part of the Central Coast. The dash of Mourvedre added was from our blend of Luna Matta and Shokrian Mourvedre.

The Sagrantino is a very muscular, dark wine with big tannins and deep fruit. The Freisa is vibrant, juicy red with old world cherry notes, and the Aglianico was surprisingly very light  in color and intensely aromatic and floral. The Mourvdere was added to express even more floral and spice components. The consistent characteristic of the Italian varieties was a pronounced bay laurel note that perfectly compliments the bright red raspberry fruit of this wine. Aged in 100% neutral French oak, it is a very expressive and pure wine.  

New Release TN’s: 

Date Tasted: December, 2021

Color: dark ruby red

Nose: bay leaf, sagebrush, raspberry, juniper,  

Mouth: juicy acidity, mineral tannin, pomegranate, cranberry raspberry, shiitake, fig

• Minimal decanting is recommended before drinking.
• Best enjoyed with venison, holiday bird, veal osso buco, cacio e pepe 
• Drink now through 2029