2019 Alma de Cattleya Red Blend Sonoma County

Winemaker Notes: Fruit for our Red Wine is grown in the rolling hillsides and sedimentary soil of Sonoma County. The grapes are harvested at night and immediately sorted at the winery. The fruit is fermented in stainless steel, close-top tanks. There is a short cold soak before the fermentation is allowed to begin. When fermentation is complete, the wine is drained from the tank and skins are gently pressed. This wine is aged for eighteen months in French oak barrels, all neutral barrels.

CRITICAL ACCLAIM


Jeb Dunnuck - "Lots of ripe blackberries, peppery herbs, and assorted meaty notes emerge from the deep purple 2019 Red Wine, which offers medium to full body, a kiss of iron and minerality on the palate, ripe tannins, and a great finish. This is one heck of a delicious, textured red to enjoy over the coming 4-6 years or so."


Wine Spectator - "Refined and nicely structured, with handsome dark plum, licorice and peppered beef flavors that finish with fine-grained tannins. Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Drink now through 2029"


Wine Enthusiast - "This blend of 64% Syrah, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Merlot makes for a delightful pour. Aromas of baked black plum, cocoa and dried rose lead into a palate framed by rustic tannins that hold up those rich fruit flavors, with mace and clove adding spice. Editors’ Choice."