Wine Garage Old Vine Carginane
Sonoma County 2008

This is from the Siebe Vineyard in Eastern Solano County planted 80 years ago. Head pruned meticulously by the vineyard manager, I had not seen a prettier Carignane vineyard in my life. The fruit was a screaming deal too because this grape is mostly used as a blender – just as I initially was planning to do. But man, this wine turned out fantastic – Massimo, the winemaker thought that this was perhaps the most exciting wine made this vintage. I decided to offer this up as a single varietal due to the amazing quality. I scored this fruit through my buddy, Jeff Popick, formally from Chameleon Cellars, who won a Gold Medal and Best of Class awards at the California State Fair with grapes from this exact vineyard. Dark in the glass with a gorgeous nose of dried flowers, blackberry, and mineral. You will be surprised by the combination of fruit, acidity, and minerals. Blackberries, blueberries, graphite, and spicy black pepper lead into a long finish that ends with a hint of chocolate. Pair this with Duck Breast, or Cassoulet.

Retail: $19.99 - Club $14.99