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2011 Tannat California • “Palindrome”

Technical Specifications Vineyard Notes Tannat is a red wine grape historically grown in South Appellation West France in the Madiran AOC and is now one of the most prominent grapes in Uruguay, where it is Sonoma & Solano County considered the “national grape.” This Tannat is a blend from two different vineyards in two separate climates. Composition The first is a warm weather Tannat coming from Gene 100% Tannat Gleaser’s Vineyard in Solano County and the other is cool weather Tannat coming from Russian River. Alcohol Production 15.4% The two lots came in separately, so we crushed, fermented and rested them independently of one another pH so they could develop independent flavor profiles. The 3.90 Russian River Tannat was inoculated with RP15, while the Solano County was inoculated with D80. We crushed, Total Acidity fermented and aged the lots seperately of one another so they could develop their own personalities. The Gleaser 0.59g / 100ml Tannat was fermented in tank with pumpovers, and the Russian River Tannat was done in macrobins with Barrels punchdowns. We blended them together on April 6, 2011 30% New French Oak and the Palindrome was born. 70% American Oak Wine maker Comments A palindrome is a word that is spelled the same both Release Date forward and backward. “You can cage a swallow, can’t December 7th 2013 you, but you can’t swallow a cage, can you?” Much easier to swallow than a cage, is this awesome palindrome! This Cases Produced should get your palate excited, from front to back and 891 likewise. Fresh cappuccino and dark chocolate, rich blackberry command the aromas, followed by flavors ripe blueberry and rose hips.

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