Varieties
56% Chambourcin, 23% Petit Verdot
10.5% merlot, 10.5% Touriga

Geographical Indication
Virginia

Winemakers and Vineyards
Winemaker – Jessi Gatewood
Vineyards – Barren Ridge, white hall

Vintage Overview
2023 growing season consisted of relatively hot, dry
season, rain near the end brought restricted extended hang
time on some varietals, but the resulting reds were
balanced, though a little more intense

Winemaking
Each variety was fermented separately, allowing greater
winemaking control over the parcels of fruit. 

Regular
pumping over or punching down during fermentation
extracted smooth and full flavored fruit. After fermentation,
the wine was transferred to a combination of neutral oak
and seasoned in French and American oak for
approximately 9 months prior to blending and bottling in
July 2024. 500 cases produced.

Analysis
Alcohol 12 .5%
Sugar % 2.9
pH 3.69
Acid 5.6 g/L

Color: Ruby Red

Nose: Ripe, sweet juicy fruit up front, followed by notes vanilla
and soft oak

Palate: Bright red cherry notes lend a lively acidity up front, while a touch of residual sugar and spice provides the perfectly balanced candied finish of berry cobbler.

Cellaring: Bottle matured for 12 months prior to release in August 2025.. Ready now, but will reward medium term cellaring of 2-3 years.

Food and wine pairing-Aperitif: Appetizer and cheese plate - Chocolate