2021 Carménère

Bottle of Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards Carmenere
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The original goal of long-time grower Louis Lucas and wine enthusiast Judge Royce Lewellen was to grow the five red grapes of France’s most famous wine region, but they discovered there was something missing. Carménère has a history that can be traced back to the Romans. Six years ago, we planted 3 acres and this is our third vintage. Traditionally blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, we co-fermented this with our spectacular Cabernet Sauvignon Clone 6 for a rich, earthy, complex wine that is bold and spicy but should be enjoyed young.

Carménère
Clone 6
$54.00
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Vintage: 
2021
Appellation: 
Santa Ynez Valley
Estate Vineyard: 
Valley View Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley
Price: 
$54.00
Composition: 

80% Carménère, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon Clone 6, co-fermented, 2% Petit Verdot blended in as wine

Fermentation: 

Punch down

Oak: 

18 months oak 100% French, 30% New

Alcohol: 
14.50%
Acidity: 
0.59
pH: 
3.63
Bottled: 
August, 2023
Release Date: 
January, 2024
Production: 
220
Winemaker: 
Megan McGrath Gates
Awards: 

June 2024 Wine Enthusiast - 92 pts/Editor's Choice

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