2023 Artist Series 'Bridgehead Vineyard' Palomino regenerative viticulturePalomino from Bridgehead Vineyard in Contra Costa County. Dry Farmed 100 year old vines. The grapes were direct pressed and saw 14 months of elevage in neutral barrel. There was no racking, the wine was bottled straight from barrel. The Artist Series wines are single barrel production (22 cases each). We bottled in crown cap bottles because we had some leftover glass from a vermouth project. The bottles are a unique shape and provide an interesting
or addition of SO2
along with a vibrant blueberry and violet burst of flavor
It is truly a classic California variety
The wine was pumped over daily and sometimes foot tread until dryness after 2 weeks
you get the fruit and spice you'd expect from a Cabernet with the lift and freshness you get from alot of our wines
Vineyard: Planted in the 1970s
no added SO2
Five generations of the Ciapusci Family have tended to this breathtaking property–Shawn Ciapusci is its current steward
Method: Half of the Zinfandel grapes when into a stainless tank for a 7-day partial carbonic maceration (foot-crushed whole bunches on the bottom of the tank
10% Viognier
Thai Basil
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