2018 Validus
Varietals: 55% Tempranillo | 45% Sangiovese
Appellation: Paso Robles, CA
Vineyard: AmByth Estate, Mark’s Vineyard
Cert and Farm: Biodynamic. Organic. Dry Farmed
Aging Vessel and time: Neutral Oak Puncheon & Italian Terracotta Clay Amphora 36 months
Yeast, Sulfites, Additions: Native, None
Alc: 12.87%
Cases Produced: 128
Vinification: Picked early on 2 different “fruit day” mornings from two blocks that grow next to eachother in the vineyard. Co-fermented after gentle foot stomp with 10 days skin maceration before being pressed. Elevage for 3 years in 500 liter Italian Clay Amphora and 725 liters of Neutral Oak puncheons. Racked twice and bottled during descending moons with no additions. Ingredients: Grapes.
Analysis: pH: 3.44p | TA: 0.78g/l | RS: 0.108g/l
Tasting Notes:
Varietals: 55% Tempranillo | 45% Sangiovese
Appellation: Paso Robles, CA
Vineyard: AmByth Estate, Mark’s Vineyard
Cert and Farm: Biodynamic. Organic. Dry Farmed
Aging Vessel and time: Neutral Oak Puncheon & Italian Terracotta Clay Amphora 36 months
Yeast, Sulfites, Additions: Native, None
Alc: 12.87%
Cases Produced: 128
Vinification: Picked early on 2 different “fruit day” mornings from two blocks that grow next to eachother in the vineyard. Co-fermented after gentle foot stomp with 10 days skin maceration before being pressed. Elevage for 3 years in 500 liter Italian Clay Amphora and 725 liters of Neutral Oak puncheons. Racked twice and bottled during descending moons with no additions. Ingredients: Grapes.
Analysis: pH: 3.44p | TA: 0.78g/l | RS: 0.108g/l
Tasting Notes:
Varietals: 55% Tempranillo | 45% Sangiovese
Appellation: Paso Robles, CA
Vineyard: AmByth Estate, Mark’s Vineyard
Cert and Farm: Biodynamic. Organic. Dry Farmed
Aging Vessel and time: Neutral Oak Puncheon & Italian Terracotta Clay Amphora 36 months
Yeast, Sulfites, Additions: Native, None
Alc: 12.87%
Cases Produced: 128
Vinification: Picked early on 2 different “fruit day” mornings from two blocks that grow next to eachother in the vineyard. Co-fermented after gentle foot stomp with 10 days skin maceration before being pressed. Elevage for 3 years in 500 liter Italian Clay Amphora and 725 liters of Neutral Oak puncheons. Racked twice and bottled during descending moons with no additions. Ingredients: Grapes.
Analysis: pH: 3.44p | TA: 0.78g/l | RS: 0.108g/l
Tasting Notes:
