Pistol Grip

Red Blend 2020

Bright in color and aromas of blueberries, plums and notes of vanilla. In the mouth there are flavors of fresh and dried blackberries, which linger harmoniously for a smooth finish.

About this wine

  • Estate Grown
  • Gluten Free

APPELLATION: Lake County, California

VARIETAL BREAKDOWN: 46% Zinfandel, 32% Syrah, 8% Petite Sirah, 8% Malbec, 3% Barbera, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petite Sirah

ANALYSIS: Alcohol 14%

 

Vintage Notes

The 2020 vintage started out dry and warm. Weeks of 100+ degree weather in early May gave the vines a jump start. The heat held strong until August with a record 116˚ day in July! We started harvest a week earlier than normal, with all white grapes in house and fermenting beautifully by Sept 20th. The temperature cooled down to 80s during the harvest lull and stretched out the hang time on our reds allowing phenolic ripeness of the skins. A welcome cloud cover came on October 10th and allowed the fruit to dehydrate and get more hang time. Tonnages ended up lighter due to low spring rains. We are seeing good color concentration and density in this vintage.

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