Price: $23.00
Summary:
When our beloved greyhound Gracie chose us as her “furever” home after her retirement from racing, life around the Aaronap Cellars blossomed in her graceful presence. Her racing records indicated that Gracie was never the fastest dog in the pack, which she confirmed by loving nothing more than stretching out in our grassy back yard under the warm sunshine for a long nap. After a long and loving retirement, Gracie sadly left our arms to cross the rainbow bridge in the fall of 2024. In her memory, we crafted this wine to reflect her gentle, ever graceful and mellow, but slightly sassy and goofy nature.
Tasting Notes:
A light-bodied red wine with a burst of blueberry, black plum, and bing cherry aromas on the nose. The smooth finish swirls with a hint of sassy minerality. Perfect for pairing with grilled chicken or pork chops (two of Gracie’s absolute favorite foods) during those “dog days” of summer!
Aging Potential: Drink now into 2028
Technical Data
Appellation: Massachusetts
Varietal Composition: 87% Cabernet Franc / 10% Malbec / 3% Petite Pearl
Vineyard: Coastal Vineyard, South Dartmouth, MA
Aging Protocol: 100% stainless steel
Alcohol: 12% ABV
Production Volume: 712 bottles
Vintage and Production Notes:
Cabernet franc is one of the last grape varietals to be harvested in our Coastal Vineyard so the grapes hung extra long in the dry summer heat of 2024. The grapes were hand-harvested in mid October, and fermented with BDX yeast to emphasize the fruit aromas. The wine underwent a full malolactic fermentation and aged on fine lees in stainless steel for 6 months for a smooth finish. Following a clean racking, an additional 6 months of aging in stainless steel was done prior to blending with a small amount of Petite Pearl and Malbec to enhance the fruit structure and bottling.
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