Growing Conditions
550’ elevation, 20-40% south-facing slope, cobbly loam over granite & gneiss, 20+ year old vines
Winemaking
Chambourcin hand-destemmed in oak crible for whole berry semi-carbonic maceration in stainless, Cab. Franc crushed and destemmed atop Chambourcin.
2 month average maceration, no temperature control.
Free run only (no press).
Nothing added nor removed
Aging
Raised in 500L neutral French oak puncheons in bankbarn cellar without temperature control
One puncheon reserved for bottling after two winters, April 2023
