Carignane 2019, Bradford Mountain Estate Vineyard

This mountain-grown wine offers remarkable depth, starting with the rich aromatics of strawberry preserves and mixed dark ripe berries laced with hints of toasted oak. The hint of Christmas spices found in the nose plays a key role on the palate, weaving through a fusion of black cherry, dark red berries and ripe strawberry to create a dark core. The tannin-oak structure remains as the backdrop, while enhancing the complexity of the wine.

Try something different and savor this wine with an appetizer pairing of red wine and honey glazed chorizo, or wine-braised pork shoulder served with hot sourdough bread to soak up the delicious juices.

The recent replanting of the estate vineyard on Bradford Mountain gave us the opportunity to expand our portfolio of Rhone varieties from this unique location. We have bottled Carignane over the years from other regions and vineyards and always enjoyed the wines. The combination of intense mountain terroir and distinctive varietal character of the 75% Carignane along with 25% Mourvedre in this wine creates a complex and evocative expression.