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Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
Blaufrankisch
Appellation
Leelanau Peninsula
Vineyard Designation
Aurora Estate
Harvest Date
11/03/2020
Acid
6.3
pH
3.51
Aging
19 months in 20% new French Oak
Fermentation
Processed via flash detente for color and tannin extraction
Residual Sugar
0%
Alcohol %
12.9
2020 Blaufränkisch
95 Points - The Somm Journal; Silver Medal - 2024 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
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Produced from estate grown Lemberger, this wine spent 18 months in combination of Bordeaux and Burgundian French Oak barrels to concentrate the fruit flavors of blueberry and the spicy pepper notes.
Winemaker's Notes: The fruit for this wine was processed traditionally and fermented in a large open top fermenter. The wine was blended and laid to rest in 20% new French oak barrels for 19 months. The minimal manipulation of this wine allowed it to express its varietal character.
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Produced from estate grown Lemberger, this wine has fruit flavors of blueberry and pepper notes.
Awards
2022 Jefferson Cup Invitational - Gold Medal (2017 Vintage); 2023 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition - Gold Medal (2018 Vintage); 2023 TEXSOM Awards - Gold Medal (2018 Vintage)
Vineyard Notes
The Aurora Estate vineyard is known for its ribbons of clay strewn throughout the layers of highly porous sand. The clay in this soil creates a unique dynamic with the surrounding soil in how it allows water drainage to take place while also holding water in regions where the roots need it to help the vines continue to thrive during the droughts of summer. This dynamic allows the vines to thrive and focus on producing high quality fruit and not just putting out ample amounts of vegetative growth.
Production Notes
The Aurora vineyard is the last harvested every year. This adds a little excitement every time the Blau comes in. It's a fun grape to work with, the clusters are enormous, and the fermentation aromas are expressive. The fermentation is about 3 weeks long with a focus on intense fermentation cap management to get the most varietal expression possible.
Winemaker Notes
The fruit for this wine was processed traditionally and fermented in a large open top fermenter. The wine was blended and laid to rest in 20% new French oak barrels for 19 months. The minimal manipulation of this wine allowed it to express its varietal character.
Food Pairing Notes
The strong aromatics of blueberry reduction and cracked black pepper make for an exciting food pairing with wild game or lamb dishes.
Other Notes
This wine is 100% Blaufränkisch.
Product Reviews
Shannon MC
(Nov 29, 2022 at 6:54 PM)
I can't say enough good things about this wine. I was hesitant to embrace it as I was unfamiliar with this grape varietal. But my summer BBQs and fall harvest dinners wouldn't have been the same without it. The complexity and richness keeps me coming back for more! It's my new favorite, even if I can't spell it.
ed cameron
(May 26, 2023 at 7:25 AM)
an excellent wine. thanks to dawn, robin and others for your kindness.
Brian
(Jul 20, 2023 at 7:43 AM)
This wine is amazing. The aroma, complexity, and complete taste of this wine from beginning to finish is far above others like it.
Brian
(Jul 5, 2024 at 4:50 AM)
This is an outstanding wine. I always keep some in my cellar.
Silver Medal - 2024 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition; Gold Medal - 2023 TEXSOM Awards
