Clay Shannon

Red Blend 2021 "The David"

“The David” has a a very complex, rich and integrated flavor. Merlot and Cabernet Franc give it spicy notes, the Sangiovese gives it elegance, and the Petite Sirah lends the powerful structure that characterize this wine.

It is a very complex wine with very good integration in the mouth of all its components where Cabernet Franc, and Merlot give it some spicy notes. The Petite Verdot and Petite Sirah give it elegance, power and structure that characterize this wine. Where you find notes of coffee, cacao, sage, dark chocolate and a lot of ripe fruit and in the mouth, an attack of flavors that make this wine impressive.

Jeronimo DaValle, Director of Winemaking

About this wine

Notes of coffee, cocao, sage, dark chocolate, and ripe fruit give this wine an impressive character and distinctive flavor. Bright fruit, spice, texture, and all of the tannin is a hallmark of the high elevation vineyards of Lake County. The dark fruits, old world characters and dried herbs come from the lower elevations of north Napa County. 12 months oak aging in 30% New French oak.

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