Honestly, we can't get enough of this wine! The 2023 Bechthold Cinsaut is a gorgeous ruby red with aromas of baking spices and strawberry pie. Served chilled, it is bright on the palate with of plum skin, cherries, cardamon, cinnamon and clove. It is intensely concentrated with delicate tannins, brambly layers and a mouth-watering finish.
VINEYARD: The revered, own-rooted Bechthold Vineyard is organically and sustainably farmed. 25 acres were planted in 1886 in sandy alluvial soil on the west side of the Mokelumne River. Since 2009 we've loved this fruit component in our Rosé. The 2023 is already our third vintage of red wine from these gnarled old vines. FUN FACT: This farm in the previous century was planted to watermelons which charmingly appear as legacy volunteers between the gnarled vines just before harvest.
WINEMAKING: In 2023, we pulled fruit from our section of the vineyard on the morning of September 6th with dear friends including two both named Max. Gently de-stemmed fruit was joined by a hefty layer of whole clusters for a native fermentation in an open top stainless tank. The wine was aged in neutral French oak and stainless steel for 9 months.
STATS: 100% Cinsault, organically and sustainably farmed
Bechthold Vineyard, Mokelumne River - Lodi AVA
Aged in neutral oak + stainless steel barrels for 9 months, 11.7% alc.
Bottled June 25, 2024
253 cases produced
