Clay Shannon

Winemaker Series Touriga Nacional 2023

We fell in love with this block for its small, intensely flavored clusters and unmistakable floral lift. With gentle extraction and 20% new French oak, it shows violet perfume on the nose, while the palate is bright and layered, balancing floral lift with savory complexity.

About this wine

  • Organic
  • Vegan

APPELLATION: High Valley, Lake County, California

VARIETAL BREAKDOWN: 92% Touriga Nacional, 5% Cab Sauv, 3% Cab Franc

ANALYSIS: Alcohol 14.5%

Vintage Notes

2023 was an amazing year! Early spring rains soaked the vines, continuing into early summer with three times the usual rainfall. This cooler, late-ripening vintage allowed for longer hang times, resulting in the darkest reds and intense whites we've seen in years. Look out for vintage 2023 - it's going to be one for the books.

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