Red Wine Flight

2024 Chambourcin

Chambourcin is aged in Hungarian and French oak.  This wine pairs well with red meat and heavier pastas with red sauces.

2021 Petit Verdot

The small berries with thicker skin held up and we were able to make a very nice table wine. The tannins are lighter than the 2019 Petit Verdot, but the aromatics and dark fruit flavors come through very well.

Cases Produced: 120

Alcohol: 13%

Pairings: Best with red meats, or legumes.

2023 Cabernet Sauvignon

We don’t make Cabernet Sauvignon annually. It is weather dependent, with low rainfall preferred, as it is a late ripening grape.

You will note the October harvest date for this vintage (10/9/2023). Cabernet Sauvignon requires more warm weather and dryness than any other variety we grow. Even in a hot, dry year like 2023, it still required waiting until the second week in October before it was ready to be picked. This was machine harvested, which was achieved in less than two hours.

Winemaking:

The grapes and juice were “cold soaked” for about 5 days before they were warmed up to a temperature suitable to begin fermentation.This allowed for better extraction of soft tannins from the skins.

Characteristics: The dark fruit flavors provide a boldness.

Pairings: Stews, Red Meats (Steak, Lamb Chops, Ribs), Cheeses- Cheddar and Blue Cheese

2022 Fossil Hill Reserve

Blend of 60% Cabernet Franc, 20% Petit Verdot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged separately and blended before bottling. The three wines were aged in a combination of French and Hungarian Oak. Notes of spice, black olives, and dark fruits.