ASSEMBLAGE 2020

March 2022 Wine of the Month
Our 2020 Assemblage blend was crafted using the co-fermentation technique. Six elegant and delicate varieties were selected and fermented together. When we blend grapes from the beginning, we are creating a new flavor in the wine that would never exist by itself when blending the wines instead of the grapes. The Assemblage is a very exclusive red blend crafted for those wine lovers who like rare and complex wines.

Blend: 35% Zinfandel, 20% Pinot Noir, 18% Barbera, 12% Cabernet Franc, 10% Sangiovese, 5% Alicante Bouschet
Grower/Vineyard: Borra Vineyards, Lodi, CA & Clarksburg, CA (Pinot Noir)
Aged: American oak, 24 months

Winemaker’s Tasting Notes
Color: medium garnet
Aroma: plum, violets, vanilla, sweet oak, candied bacon, white pepper
Palate: vanilla, dark chocolate, roasted cedar, plum
Body: medium
Finish: elegant, complex, ripe tannins
Foods: braised chicken, grilled salmon, pan-fried tofu, pork tenderloin
Cheeses: aged Cheddar, Gorgonzola, Parmesan