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2022 Scythian Wine Co. (Rajat Parr) The Scythians Red, Cucamonga Valley, USA
$43.00
$59.99
50% Zinfandel, 30% Alicante Bouschet, 10% Mission, 10% and Grenache from a blend of three plots: Lopez Vineyard, planted in 1912 in San Bernardino; Francis Road Vineyard, planted in 1905 in Ontario; and Galleano Vineyard, planted in 1912 in Jurupa Valley. All of the vineyards are own-rooted and planted on sandy granite soils; all are dry farmed and never sprayed or treated in any way. The grapes were harvested by hand and fermented whole cluster in open-top neutral fermenters, then rested in old French oak barrels. A small amount of SO2 was added after malolactic fermentation. Bottled without fining or filtering.
-Importer's Note
Specs
- Country United States
- Region California
- Appellation Cucamonga Valley
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Scythian Wine Co.
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Zinfandel, Alicante Bouschet, Mission, Grenache
- Food Pairings Roast White Meats, Braised Things, Steak!
- Characteristics Wild Side, West Coast, Aromatic, Black or Blue Fruit