Tendu Red Blend (1 Liter) 2015
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Vintage
2015
Size
1000ML
ABV
12.2%
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The third year of Tendu red wine is a mix of Aglianico, Montepulciano and Barbera from the weathered, pink gravelly alluvium, very low fertility soils (Corning Series) called the WindmillVineyard. The vineyard is located outside of Woodland (Yolo County; Dunnigan Hills AVA). It is of moderate elevation and it gets quite warm during the day. The warm season led to even faster ripening than normal in the hot Dunnigan Hills. The early harvest date (first part of August) kept the flavors very fresh. The added Barbera in 2015 contributed vibrant natural acidity despite the warm growing season. The dry weather kept the fruit very healthy, allowing for minimal sulfites use.
Blend: 30% Montepulciano, 30% Barbera, 25% Aglianico, and 15% mixed blacks
For Steve and Jill Matthiasson, winemaking is a natural extension of farming, and most of their grapes come from the seven vineyards that the winery farms in Napa and Sonoma. They love to explore classical expressions of different varieties, some well-known like Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon, and some rare like Ribolla Gialla or Refosco Dal Peduncula Rosso.
In all cases, the winemakers try to respect the purity of the variety and the individuality of the site. The resulting wines are refreshing, complement food, and are moderate in alcohol. By using site-specific farming methods to grow intense fruit, coupled with careful restraint in the cellar, Tendu strives to produce wines that are full flavored but impeccably balanced.
PINT02908_2015 Item# 160580