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Alcantara Vineyards · 3445 S. Grapevine Way · Cottonwood, Arizona 86326 · (928) 649-8463
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Tasting Notes: Brown spice, cedar/sandalwood and cranberry aromas with a slight earthiness. The tannins are moderate and the finish is smooth and long.
Serve with rich food such as barbecued, smoked or cured red meats or pork, game, red sauce pastas, grilled sausages, pizza and hearty chili and stews.
Blend: 75% Zinfandel, 25% Syrah
Appellation: Yavapai County
Harvest Date(s):
August 24, 2016 (Zinfandel)
September 13, 2016 (Syrah)
Harvest Chemistry:
25oBrix, pH 3.88, TA 0.57gms/100ml (Zinfandel) [BM4x4]
26.1oBrix, pH 3.79, TA 0.73gms/100ml (Syrah) [Rhone 4600]
Alcohol: 15.8%
pH: 3.79
Residual Sugar: Dry, <5g/L
Total Acidity: 6.0 g/L
Production: Bottled 41 cases in 750 ml bottles on May 3, 2018
2016 Zinfandel | $32.95
Tasting Notes: Made with clones from the Grosso category, this wine, as is very typical, is light in color. Often referred to as the most savory of all varieties, it has aromas of raspberry jam, rhubarb, cranberries and cinnamon with light tannins and a smooth finish.
The acidity and lower alcohol level make this an excellent food wine. Serve it with anything with tomatoes, red sauce pastas, seafood dishes, pizza or lean cuts of red meat.
Blend: 100% Sangiovese
Appellation: Arizona (100% Golden Rule Vineyards, Willcox, AZ)
Alcohol: 14.4%
pH: 3.65
Residual Sugar: 0.0%
Total Acidity: 0.46 gm/100 ml (4.6%)
Malolactic: Positive (Enartis ML Silver)
Aging: 15 months in French and American oak barrels.
Filtration: Polish
Production: Bottled 97 cases in 750 ml bottles on June 29, 2017
2015 Sangiovese | $ 32.95
Tasting Notes: The color is on the light side with black cherry, briarwood and brown spice aromas. The tannins are soft and very approachable. The mouth feel is very full and the finish quite lengthy.
“Tosca” is an Italian opera (Puccini) which was first performed in 1900. It is set in a time of French occupation (conquered by Napolean) in Italy during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This wine is a blend of Italian and French varieties, much like the ethnic makeup of Italy at the time. Rosso means red in Italian
Blend: 40% Merlot, 35% Sangiovese, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation: Yavapai County (100% Alcantara Vineyards Grapes)
Harvest Date(s): August 18, September 1 and 4, 2015
Yeast: VQ51
Alcohol: 14.4%
pH: 3.88
Residual Sugar: 0.0%
Total Acidity: 0.68 gm/100 ml (6.8%)
Malolactic: Positive
Aged for 15 months in French and American Oak Barrels
Filtration: Polish
Production: Bottled 96 cases in 750 ml bottles on June 29, 2017
2015 Rosso Tosca | $ 34.95
Tasting Notes: Brown spice, black pepper, black cherry and cocoa aromas with surprisingly big tannins and a very smooth, long finish.
Serve with barbecued, smoked or cured red meats or pork, game, red sauce pastas, chilis, grilled sausages, pizza and hearty stews.
Blend: 86% Zinfandel, 14% Petite Sirah
Appellation: Yavapai County (100% Alcantara Vineyard Grapes)
Harvest Date(s): August 19, 2015
Yeast: Enartis ML Silver
Alcohol: 14.6%
pH: 3.83
Residual Sugar: 0.0%
Total Acidity: 0.68 gm/100 ml (6.8%)
Malolactic: Positive (Enartis ML Silver)
Aging: 19 months in neutral American oak barrels.
Filtration: Polish
Production: Bottled 56 cases in 750 ml bottles on May 11, 2017
2015 Zinfandel | $ 28.95
Tasting Notes: Dark in color with aromas of cherry cola, plums and cassis with just a hint of bell pepper. The tannins are on the big side and the wine is well balanced. The finish is long and smooth.
Serve with red meats, especially grilled, such as rack of lamb, beef and game, aged and blue veined cheeses, pasta with hearty tomato based sauces, heavier fish dishes such as swordfish of halibut steaks, black olive tapenade.
Blend: 43% Syrah, 29% Merlot, 14% Sangiovese, 5% Charbono, 4% Malbec, 3% Tempranillo, and 2% Petit Shiraz (100% 2015)
Appellation: Yavapai County (100% Alcantara Vineyard Grapes)
Harvest Dates: Many
Yeast: CSM, Rhone 4600, AHM, BM4x4
Malolactic: Positive (Enartis ML Silver)
Alcohol: 13.9%
pH: 3.87
Residual Sugar: 0.0%
Total Acidity: 0.68 gms/100 ml (6.8%)
Aged: On average of 15 months in neutral French and American oak barrels.
Filtration: Polish
Production: Bottled 171 cases in 750 ml bottles on July 7, 2017
Confluence IX | $39.95
Tasting Notes: Aromas of black cherries, cassis, black plums and vanilla. The tannins are moderate and the finish long and smooth.
Serve with red meats, blue veined cheeses, pasta with tomato based sauces, heavier fish dishes such as tuna or halibut steaks or blackened red fish. It also stands up to slightly spicy dishes, such as Mexican or Thai (stay away from curry!).
Blend: 93% Merlot, 7% Petit Shiraz
Appellation: Yavapai County (100% Alcantara Vineyard Grapes)
Harvest Date(s): August 17, 2015
Harvest Chemistry: 25.0oBrix, pH 4.01, TA 0.56 gm/100 ml
Yeast: CSM
Alcohol: 14.8%
pH: 3.75
Residual Sugar: 0.0%
Total Acidity: 0.62 gms/100 ml (6.2%)
Malolactic: Positive (Enartis ML Silver)
Aging: 15 months in French and American oak barrels.
Filtration: Polish
Production: Bottled 105 cases in 750 ml bottles on June 23, 2017
2015 Merlot | $ 36.95
Tasting Notes: Very dark in color, it has aromas of black cherries, brown sugar and eucalyptus with a slight smokiness. It has with medium tannins and a smooth, lingering finish with just a touch of heat.
Serve with barbecued, smoked or cured red meats or pork, game, red sauce pastas, chili, grilled sausages, pizza and stews.
Blend: 86% Syrah (Alcantara), 14% Zinfandel (Golden Rule Vineyards, Willcox, AZ)
Appellation: Yavapai County
Harvest Date(s): August 15, 2015
Yeast: Rhone 4600
Alcohol: 13.9%
pH: 3.8
Residual Sugar: 0.0%
Total Acidity: 0.59 gms/100 ml (5.9%)
Malolactic: Positive (Enartis ML Silver)
Aging: 15 months in neutral French and American Oak Barrels
Filtration: Polish
Production: Bottled 55 cases in 750 ml bottles on June 23, 2017
2015 Syrah | $ 28.95
Tasting Notes: Aromas of cherry dusty rose and leather. Well balanced with a big mild pallet and a long finish.
Serve with almost any red meat, red sauce pastas, blue veined cheeses and dark chocolate.
Blend: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Petite Sirah
Appellation: Yavapai County (100% Alcantara Vineyard Grapes)
Alcohol: 14.6%
pH: 3.84
Residual Sugar: 0.0%
Total Acidity: 0.69 gm/100 ml (6.9%)
Malolactic: Positive (Enartis ML Silver)
Aging: 19 months in neutral French and American oak barrels.
Filtration: Polish
Production: Bottled 56 cases in 750 ml bottles on May 11, 2017
2015 Cabernet Sauvignon | $36.95
Tasting Notes: Warm, spicy licorice & mint aromas. Layered blackberry, cherry, and black plum flavors on the palate. This is a full bodied wine with structured tannins, and a long elegant oak/vanilla finish.
Serve with red meats, especially grilled, such as rack of lamb, beef and game, aged and blue veined cheeses, pasta with hearty tomato based sauces, heavier fish dishes such as swordfish of halibut steaks, black olive tapenade.
Blend: 57% Petite Sirah, 28% Sangiovese, 17% Zinfandel
Appellation: Arizona (100% Golden Rule Vineyards(Cochise County))
Harvest Dates: August 18, 2017 – September16, 2017
Yeast: AHM
Malolactic: Positive
Alcohol: 14.5%
pH: 3.9
Residual Sugar: 0.0%
Total Acidity: 0.50 gms/100 ml (5.0%)
Aged: On average of 15 months in French and American oak barrels.
Filtration: Polish
Production: Bottled 171 cases in 750 ml bottles on July 13, 2017
Grand Rouge VIII | $39.95
Tasting Notes: Aromas of violet and dried flowers carry over to a rich plum and blueberry flavors. Soft tannins and a warm elegant finish.
Serve with red meats, blue veined cheeses, pasta with tomato based sauces.
Blend: 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Franc
Appellation: Yavapai County (100% Freitas Vineyards)
Harvested by Freitas 2015
Received Bond to Bond Date(s): August 9, 2016
Alcohol: 14.5%
pH: 3.85
Residual Sugar: 0.0%
Total Acidity: 0.71 gms/100 ml (7.1%)
Malolactic: Positive (KMS)
Aged: On average of 15 months in French and American oak barrels.
Filtration: Polish
Production: Bottled 94 cases in 750 ml bottles on May 18, 2017
2015 Meritage | $34.95
Tasting Notes: Very dark with aromas of black cherry, pepper and chocolate. Good tannins with a full mouth feel and a long finish.
The ultimate barbecue wine, serve it with anything grilled or smoked.
2015 Petite Sirah | $ 39.95
