2020 Counoise

Appellation

Santa Barbara County

Varietal

Counoise

Wine Enthusiast

Vinous

Vineyard Sources

100% Rodney's Vineyard (Block S) from the Fess Parker Home Ranch located in the Santa Ynez Valley

Barrel Aging

Aged 21 months in 100% neutral 500L French oak Puncheons

Cooperage

Atelier Centre, Gamba

Technical Data

Composition

100% Counoise

Alcohol %

14.7

Acidity

0.560 g/100mL

3.69

Harvest Brix

23.4

Harvest Date

10/22/20

Production

164 cases

Description

A dark-skinned wine grape grown primarily in the Rhône valley region of France, Counoise is also well suited to the Santa Ynez Valley and our very own Rodney's Vineyard. Typically used in blends, it also makes a delicious single varietal wine.

Wine Critic Reviews

"…very pretty, aromatic red. Crushed red berry fruit, leather, cedar, tobacco and spice all waft from the glass. This light to medium-bodied red will be easy to drink on release. I would also try it slightly chilled in the warm summer months." ~ Antonio Galloni's Vinous "Black plum and black raspberry aromas are quite dense on the nose of this bottling, which also offers dark rose and hibiscus tones. The palate is heftier than usual for this grape, showing dried fruit, herb and a hint of roasted meat flavors." ~ Wine Enthusiast