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Alcantara Vineyards · 3445 S. Grapevine Way · Cottonwood, Arizona 86326 · (928) 649-8463
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Tasting Notes: Green Apple and Pear rind aromas, carry over to succulent lemon and lime flavors on the palate, finishing with a vibrant acidity and crisp, clean finish.
Fruit was hand harvested, and delivered to winery early in the morning, whereupon it was given a 50ppm SO2 addition, and whole cluster pressed to a cold settling tank. A pectinase addition was also carried out at the settling phase, and after 48 hours, juice was racked of sediment, to s/s alcoholic fermenter. Alcohol fermentation was initiated, by the addition of an ADWY, including acidification, due to the low initial acidity of harvest fruit. Post alcoholic fermentation to dryness, finished wine was racked of lees, SO2 correction was made to 50ppm free, and wine then underwent protein and tartrate stabilization, prior to final sterile plate and frame filtration and bottling.
Tasting Notes:Orange blossom notes, carry over to succulent pineapple, white peach, and pear fruit on the palate, finishing with a vibrant, integrated acidity.
Fruit was hand harvested early in the morning, and given a 50ppm SO2 addition in the picking bins. Fruit was whole cluster pressed, and juice cold settled using a pectinase settling enzyme, and after 24 hours, was racked to s/s fermentation tank, and inoculated with an ADWY. Alcohol fermentation was initiated and progressed to eventual dryness. The finish wine was racked off the fine lees, SO2 correction made, and wine was protein and tartrate stabilized, prior to sterile filtration and bottling.
Blend: 80% Viognier, 10% CC Riesling, 10 % FRV Malvasia Bianca
Appellation:Yavapai County
Harvest Date(s): August 18, 2016
Harvest Chemistry: 225.7oBrix, pH 3.9, TA 0.54 gm/100ml
Alcohol: 11.9%
pH: 3.11
Residual Sugar: Dry, <5g/L
Total Acidity: 7.4 g/L
Cold and heat Stabilized
Filtration: Sterile
Production:Bottled 87 cases in 750 ml bottles on February 13, 2018
2017 Viognier | $ 28.95
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: 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: 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: Lemon blossom nuances carry over to ripe apricot and lime fruit on the palate, complimented by an integrated acidity and smooth semi sweet finish.
On Arrival, fruit was whole cluster pressed, in conjunction with a SO2 addition of 50ppm. Juice post settling, with a pectinase, was inoculated with active dried wine yeast (ADWY), and cold fermented to dryness. Post alcoholic fermentation, wine was racked off lees, SO2 correction made and wine then underwent protein stability and tartrate stability, prior to sterile filtration and bottling.
Blend: 90% Riesling (Carlson Creek Vineyards), 10% Malvasia Bianca (Freitas Vineyards)
Appellation: Arizona
Medals:
Bronze – 2017 Arizona Wine Growers Association
Bronze – 2018 INDY International Wine Compet
Harvest Date(s): August 9, 2017
Harvest Chemistry: 22oBrix, pH 3.31, TA 8.0 g/L
Alcohol: 12.6%
pH: 2.88
Residual Sugar: 4.0%
Total Acidity: 8.0 g/L
Filtration: Sterile
Production: Bottled 104 cases in 750 ml bottles on February 09, 2018
2017 Riesling Dolce | $26.95
Tasting Notes: This wine is definitely sweet (4.0% Residual Sugar) with aromas of blackberry jam, black cherries and plums with a hint of black pepper. The mouth feel is full and the finish smooth.
Not intended to be a food wine. It is made in a Late Harvest style (not stated on the label) and is meant to be enjoyed on your patio watching the sunset or to celebrate finishing your laundry. It would pair well with dessert, especially anything chocolate (dark or bittersweet).
Blend: 100% Zinfandel
Appellation: Arizona (100% Golden Rule Vineyard, Cochise County)
Harvest Date(s): August 18, 2015
Yeast: Assmanshausen
Alcohol: 14.9%
pH: 3.8
Residual Sugar: 4.0%
Total Acidity: 0.75 gm/100 ml (7.5%)
Malolactic: Positive (Enartis ML Silver)
Aged for 17 months in Neutral Oak Barrels
Filtration: Sterile
Production: Bottled 101 cases in 750 ml bottles on March 02, 2017
2015 Bella Dolce | $28.95
