LOVE Red 2019 Broc Cellars

Chris Brockway’s well-loved LOVE Red is 72% carignan, 20% valdiguié, and 8% syrah, vinified separately and differently to produce a fine-tuned, brightly acidic, fruit-filled wonder. A touch of barrel age gives a mellow depth. Astonishing with lamb chops.

• Grape variety: 72% Carignan, 20% Valdiguié, 8% Syrah
• Appellation: Mendocino + Solano County Green Valley
• Region: California
• Soil: Sandy loam
• Average Vine Age: 70 years old
• Farming practices: All organically & dry-farmed vines
• Vinification: The carignan is a combination of whole cluster and destemmed fruit. The valdiguié is 100% whole cluster and the syrah is mostly destemmed.. All harvested early to highlight the fruit and preserve the acidity.
• Aging: In a combination of neutral French oak barrels and concrete tanks.