2012 Uncle Tannat
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2012
Varietal
Tannat
Vineyard Designation
Dragoon Mountain Vineyard
Harvest Date
September 7, 2012
Acid
TA: 5.4 g/L
pH
3.85
Aging
Aged 12 months in 33% new Hungarian oak.
Alcohol %
13.5
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
One of our more special wines of the 2012 vintage. We produced just enough to fill a single barrel and had to top it with Tempranillo when needed. This complex wine has deep, dark fruit; a rich, tannic palate and a touch of Hungarian oak for more smoky character. Uncle Tannat is a special guy who doesn't come out that often, but when he does… look out!
Vineyard Notes
95% Tannat and 5% Tempranillo Cochise County Arizona from Dragoon Mountain Vineyard at 4,200 ft. elevation.
Production Notes
Destemmed but not crushed to open fermenters. Cold-soaked 48 hours and fermented with specially selected yeasts. Hand-punched 3-4 times daily. Pressed at dryness after 13 days’ skin contact. Induced malolactic fermentation. Settled 5 days before barreling. Thrice racked. Unfined and unfiltered.
Production
24 cases
Other Notes
Drink now or cellar up to 7+ years.