Analysis and update: Mourvedre, Cabernet, and Sangiovese Rosato
That’s two Mourvedres in the corner, the Sangiovese Rose along the far wall, and the sealed Cab Sauv in the foreground. Here’s what’s still percolating down in the winery, and what the heck we’re doing...
View ArticleThe Cabernet long-soak: Day 30
As of today, we’re approx 28-32 days out from sealing the Cab away. So now that we’re close to our guess about when it’ll turn, we need to start really paying attention. Of course, we’ve been...
View ArticleThe cabernet long-soak: Day 46 & Press
This thing is ready. What was increasingly bitter and awkward tannins have, like a caterpillar, transformed into a smooth, silky butterfly almost overnight. There’s still some EA in the cap, but since...
View ArticleThe 2015 Peugeot Blend
We have met, deliberated and spat, so herewith, your 2015 Peugeot blend: 47% Cabernet Franc 40% Cabernet Sauvignon 8% Merlot 5% Syrah A round of applause, please for the Garagistes who bravely...
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