Clay Shannon

Red Blend 2021 "Mutton"

This wine is complex and well-integrated, offering spicy notes, elegance, power, and structure. It features flavors of coffee, cacao, sage, dark chocolate, and ripe fruit, creating an impressive taste experience.

About this wine

  • Estate Grown
  • Gluten Free

APPELLATION: Lake County, California

VARIETAL BREAKDOWN: 23% Zinfandel, 21% Petite Sirah, 12.5% Petit Verdot,12.5% Syrah, 12.3% Grenache, 6.8% Chardonnay, 4% Mourvèdre, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2.4% Barbera, 1% Tempranillo

ANALYSIS: Alcohol 14.5%

Vintage Notes

In 2021, we experienced mild spring weather and early blooms, followed by a heatwave from May to July. Despite the drought, our sheep helped retain soil moisture, resulting in an early harvest from August 12th to October 20th, producing small but highly concentrated berries. This vintage promises ex-ceptional depth and intensity.

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