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Sangiovese

Year: 2017
Glass: $10.00
Bottle: $36.95

Rosso Tosca

Year: 2018
Glass: $10.00
Bottle: $36.95

Mourvedre

Year: 2017
Glass: $10.00
Bottle: $34.95

Confluence XII

Year: 2018
Glass: $10.00
Bottle: $46.95

Merlot

Year: 2017
Glass: $10.00
Bottle: $38.95

Mesa

Year: 2014
Glass: $10.00
Bottle: $32.95

Petite Sirah

Year: 2017
Glass: $10.00
Bottle: $39.95

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Alcantara Vineyards · 3445 S. Grapevine Way · Cottonwood, Arizona 86326 · (928) 649-8463

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Appellation: Arizona

Tasting Notes: Baked fruit aromas, carry over to warm, rich layers or prune and raspberry jam flavors on the palate, with a complex, integrated mouth feel and smooth, sweet finish

Blend: 59% Sangiovese, 24% Zinfandel, 17% Merlot
Appellation: Arizona

Harvest Date(s): GRV: September 11, 2016 (Sangiovese); GRV: October 21, 2016 (Zinfandel); ALC: August 26-29, 2016 (Merlot)

Harvest Chemistry: 24.0 Brix, pH3.58, TA 0.60 gms/100ml (Sangiovese); 28.3 Brix, pH 3.70, TA 0.64 gms/100ml (Zinfandel); 24.8 Brix, pH 3.92, TA 0.56 gms/100ml (Merlot)

Alcohol: 14.8%
pH: 3.35
Residual Sugar: 4.0%
Total Acidity: 0.75 gm/100 ml (7.5%)

Production: Bottled 167 cases in 750 ml bottles on June 6, 2018

2016 Bella Dolce | $32.95

Appellation: Yavapai County

Tasting Notes: Warm aromas of cinnamon carry over to spicy anise and blackberry flavors on the palate, with soft integrated tannins. Medium Body

Blend: 44% FRV Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot
Appellation: Yavapai County
Harvest Date(s):

FRV: September 12 2016
ALC: September 6 2016 (Cabernet Sauvignon)
ALC August 26-29, 2016 (Merlot)

Harvest Chemistry:

FRV: 25.6º Brix, pH 3.96, TA 0.54gms/100ml
ALC: 25.7º Brix, pH 3.93, TA 0.60gms/100ml (Cabernet Sauvignon)
FRV: 24.8º Brix, pH 3.92, TA 0.56gms/100ml (Merlot)

Alcohol: 14.2%
pH: 3.94
Residual Sugar: Dry, <5g/L
Total Acidity: 0.58gm/100 ml (7.5%)
Production: Bottled 94 cases in 750 ml bottles on May 15, 2018

2016 Cabernet Sauvignon | $24.95

Appellation: Arizona, Yavapai County

Tasting Notes: Spicy aromas, carry over to rich chocolate and cassis flavors on the palate, with a balanced complexity and smooth, elegant finish.

Blend: 29% Syrah, 26% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Pinot Noir, 11% Petite Sirah
Appellation: Arizona, Yavapai County
Harvest Date(s):

ALC: August 24, 2016 (Syrah)
ALC: August 26, 2016 (Merlot)
FRV: September 12, 2016 (Cabernet Sauvignon)
ALC: August 31, 2016 (Pinot Noir)
ALC: September 6, 2016 (Petite Sirah)

Harvest Chemistry

26.1ºBrix, pH 3.79, TA 0.73 gms/100ml (Syrah)
24.8ºBrix, pH 3.92, TA 056 gms/100ml (Merlot)
25.6ºBrix, pH 3.96, TA 0.54 gms/100ml (Cabernet Sauvignon)
25.6ºBrix, pH 3.96, TA 0.58 gms/100ml (Pinot Noir)
24.7ºBrix, pH 3.71, TA 0.72 gms/100ml (Petite Sirah)

Alcohol: 13.8%
pH: 3.8
Residual Sugar: Dry, <5g/L
Total Acidity: 0.60 gm/100 ml (6.0%)

Production: Bottled 164 cases in 750 ml bottles on May 24, 2018

Confluence X | $39.95

Appellation: Arizona, Yavapai County

Tasting Notes: Earthy, smoky aromas, carry over to sour cherry and blueberry fruit on the palate. This medium bodied wine has a balanced complexity, with good aging potential.

Blend: 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Syrah, 20% Petite Sirah, 15% Merlot
Harvest Date(s):

FRV: September 12, 2016 (Cabernet Sauvignon) [30%]
ALC: September 19, 2016 (Cabernet Sauvignon) [15%]
FRV: August 30, 2016 (Syrah)
FRV: August 31, 2016 (Petite Sirah)
FRV: August 25, 2016 (Merlot)

Harvest Chemistry

25.6ºBrix, pH 3.96, TA 0.54 gms/100ml (Cabernet Sauvignon)
25.7ºBrix, pH 3.93, TA 0.60 gms/100ml (Cabernet Sauvignon)
27.4ºBrix, pH 3.95, TA 0.51 gms/100ml (Syrah)
25.4ºBrix, pH 3.90, TA 0.59 gms/100ml (Petite Sirah)
25.5ºBrix, pH 3.88, TA 0.52 gms/100ml (Merlot)

Alcohol: 14.4%
pH: 3.75
Residual Sugar: Dry, <5g/L
Total Acidity: 0.53 gm/100 ml (5.3%)

Production: Bottled 117 cases in 750 ml bottles on June 1, 2018

Grand Rouge IX | $39.95

Appellation: Yavapai County

Tasting Notes: Floral notes on the nose, carry over to ripe strawberry and red plum flavors on the palate, with soft tannins, warm, elegant finish. Medium Body

Medals: Silver - 2018 INDY International Wine Competition

Blend: 57% FRV Merlot, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Tempranillo, 4% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec
Appellation: Yavapai County
Harvest Date(s):

FRV: August 25, 2016 (Merlot)
ALC: September 19, 2016 (Cabernet Sauvignon) [18%]
FRV: September 12, 2016 (Cabernet Sauvignon) [15%]
ALC: September 15, 2016 (Tempranillo)
ALC September 15, 2016 (Petit Verdot)
ALC September 15, 2016 (Malbec)

Harvest Chemistry:

25.5º Brix, pH 3.66, TA 0.52 gms/100ml (Merlot)
25.7º Brix, pH 3.93, TA 0.60 gms/100ml (Cabernet Sauvignon)
24.0º Brix, pH 3.58, TA 0.60 gms/100ml (Cabernet Sauvignon)
24.4º Brix, pH 3.98, TA 0.58 gms/100ml (Tempranillo)
24.4º Brix, pH 3.98, TA 0.58 gms/100ml (Petit Verdot)
24.4º Brix, pH 3.98, TA 0.58 gms/100ml (Malbec)

Yeast: Assmanshausen
Alcohol: 14.8%
pH: 3.64
Residual Sugar: Dry, <5g/L
Total Acidity: 0.69 gm/100 ml
Production: Bottled 127 cases in 750 ml bottles on June 13,2018

2016 Meritage $36.95

Appellation: Yavapai County

Tasting Notes: Aromas of cedar and clove, carry over rich layered raspberry and plum flavors, filling the palate, with a balanced acidity and good structure.

Blend: 81% Merlot, 19% Syrah
Appellation: Yavapai County
Harvest Date(s):

ALC: August 26, 2016 & August 29, 2016 (Merlot)
ALC August 24, 2019 (Syrah)

Harverst Chemistry:

ALC: 24.8º Brix, pH 3.92, TA 0.56 gms/100ml (Merlot)
ALC: 26.1º Brix, pH 3.79, TA 0.73 gms/100ml (Syrah)

Yeast: Assmanshausen
Alcohol: 13.4%
pH: 3.63
Residual Sugar: Dry, <5g/L
Total Acidity: 0.61 gm/100 ml
Production: Bottled 102 cases in 750 ml bottles on May 15, 2018

2016 Merlot | $36.95

Appellation: Arizona

Tasting Notes: Aromas of black pepper, thyme and red meat, permeate the palate, with a light balanced acidity, soft tannins, with a rounded smooth finish.

Blend: 84% Mourvedre, 8% Charbono, 3% Tempranillo, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec
Appellation: Arizona
Harvest Date(s):

GRV: September 22, 2016 (Mourvedre)
ALC: September 13, 2016 (Charbono)
ALC: September 15, 2016 (Tempranillo)
ALC: September 15, 2016 (Petit Verdot)
ALC: September 15, 2016 (Malbec)

Harvest Chemistry

24.5ºBrix, pH 3.91, TA 0.62 gms/100ml (Mourvedre)
25.5ºBrix, pH 3.96, TA 0.65 gms/100ml (Charbono)
24.4ºBrix, pH 3.98, TA 0.58 gms/100ml (Tempranillo)
24.4ºBrix, pH 3.98, TA 0.58 gms/100ml (Petit Verdot)
24.4ºBrix, pH 3.98, TA 0.58 gms/100ml (Malbec)

Alcohol: 14.3%
pH: 3.65
Residual Sugar: Dry, <5g/L
Total Acidity: 0.72 gm/100 ml (7.2%)

Production: Bottled 120 cases in 750 ml bottles on June 15, 2018

2016 Mourvedre | $34.95

Appellation: Yavapai County

Tasting Notes: Dark hue, with aromas of cocoa on the nose, carrying over to a spice enriched combination of black current, and red plum flavors, filling the palate. Firm structured tannins, with a full mouth feel, and balanced finish.

Blend: 90% FRV Petite Sirah, 10% Petite Sirah
Appellation: Yavapai County
Harvest Date(s):

FRV: August 31, 2016
ALC: September 6 2016

Harvest Chemistry:

FRV: 25.4º Brix, pH 3.90, TA 0.59 gms/100ml
ALC: 24.7º Brix, pH 3.71, TA 0.72 gms/100ml

Alcohol: 14.6%
pH: 3.82
Residual Sugar: Dry, ,5g/L
Total Acidity: 0.5 gm/100 ml (7.5%)
Production: Bottled 50 cases in 750 ml bottles on May 3, 2018

2016 Petite Sirah | $39.95

Appellation: Arizona

Tasting Notes: Strong wood nuances, carry over to rich red berry fruits on the palate, with a fresh, upfront acidity, and well structured finish.

Blend: 35% Sangiovese, 27% Merlot, 23% Zinfandel, 15% Mourvedre
Appellation: Arizona
Harvest Date(s): FRV: September 15, 2016 (Sangiovese), ALC: August 26, 2016 (Merlot), GRV: August 21, 2016 (Zinfandel), GRV: September 22, 2016 (Mourvedre)

Harvest Chemistry

24.7ºBrix, pH 3.85, TA 0.57 gms/100ml (Sangiovese)
24.8ºBrix, pH 3.92, TA 0.56 gms/100ml (Merlot)
28.3ºBrix, pH 3.70, TA 0.64 gms/100ml (Zinfandel)
24.5ºBrix, pH 3.91, TA 0.62 gms/100ml (Mourvedre)

Alcohol: 14.2%
pH: 3.5
Residual Sugar: Dry, ,5g/L
Total Acidity: 0.79 gm/100 ml (7.9%)

Production: Bottled 117 cases in 750 ml bottles on June 22, 2018

2016 Rosso Tosca | $36.95

Appellation: Arizona

Tasting Notes: Made with clones from the Grosso category, This lighter colored red wine opens up with smoked hickory notes on the nose, carrying over to ripe plum and baked cherries on the pallet, with warm, rich, spicy (clove) finish

Blend: 82% Sangiovese, 18% Charbono
Appellation: Arizona
Harvest Date(s):

GRV: September 11, 2016 (Sangiovese) [49%]
ALC: September 16, 2016 (Sangiovese) [29%]
FRV: September 15, 2016 (Sangiovese) [4%]
ALC: September 13, 2016 (Charbono)

Harvest Chemistry:

24.0º Brix, pH 3.58, TA 0.60gms/100ml (Sangiovese)
24.2º Brix, pH 3.76, TA 0.62gms/100ml (Sangiovese)
24.7º Brix, pH 3.85, TA 0.57gms/100ml (Sangiovese)
25.5º Brix, pH 3.96, TA 0.60gms/100ml (Charbono)

Alcohol: 13.8%
pH: 3.56
Residual Sugar: Dry, ,5g/L
Total Acidity: 0.62 gm/100 ml (7.5%)
Production: Bottled 77 cases in 750 ml bottles on May 30, 2018

2016 Sangiovese | $34.95

Appellation: Arizona, Yavapai County

Tasting Notes: Spicy, eucalyptus notes, carry over to mixed aromas of mulberry, raspberry, and rhubarb flavors on the palate, with an integrated acidity, good structure and medium bodied finish.

Blend: 100% Syrah
Appellation: Yavapai County
Harvest Date(s): ALC: August 24, 2016 (Syrah) [75%]; FRV: August 30, 2016 (Syrah) [25%]

Harvest Chemistry:

26.1ºBrix, pH 3.79, TA 0.73 gms/100ml (Syrah)
27.4ºBrix, pH 3.95, TA 0.51 gms/100ml (Syrah)

Alcohol: 14.4%
pH: 4.0
Residual Sugar: Dry, <5g/L
Total Acidity: 0.60 gms/100 ml (7.5%)

Production: Bottled 56 cases in 750 ml bottles on May 3, 2018

2016 Syrah | $34.95

Appellation: Yavapai County

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

Appellation: Yavapai County (100% Alcantara Vineyard Grapes)

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

The higher acidity and lower alcohol level make this an excellent food wine. Serve it with anything with tomatoes, red sauce pastas, hearty seafood dishes, pizza or red meat.

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

Appellation: Yavapai County (100% Alcantara Vineyard Grapes)

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

Appellation: Yavapai County (100% Alcantara Vineyard Grapes)

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

Appellation: Arizona (100% Golden Rule Vineyards (Cochise County))

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.

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

Appellation: Yavapai County (100% Freitas Vineyards)

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