“This south-facing site in Los Alamos is oriented to reach ripeness in every vintage. Rocky loam / calcareous terrain is a blueprint for chiseled-structured wines. Graciano's fruit forward tendencies, Portico Hills grippy terroir, and 2019's generous presence of acidity gives this wine a sense of prudence. Inky purple as always, blackberry bramble, and silky taught tannins. Early elegance in its confident posture - its most desirable traits will be there for those who wait.”
Frequency Graciano Santa Barbara County
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Specifications
Winery | Frequency Wine Company |
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Varieties | Graciano |
Soils | calcareous, rocky loam |
Harvest Technique | by hand |
Yeast | selected |
Fermentation | 25% whole cluster ferment in 1.5 ton open-top fermenters with hand stirring and punchdowns / cold soak for 3-5 days / fermentation continues for another 10 days in a warmer part of the cellar / direct press to barrel |
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Malolactic | yes |
Maturation | 10 months in barrel (15% new) |
Filter | no |
Fining | no |
Alcohol | 15.5% |
Item No | T068260 |
Size | 750ml |
Bottle Case | 12 |
Country | United States |
Region | California |
Sub-region | Santa Barbara County |
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