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![]() ![]() Lafond Vineyard, Santa Rita Hills 2013 Grenache The Santa Rita Hills is a small appellation at the western end of the Santa Ynez Valley that has gained national recognition for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The Valley runs west to east permitting the late afternoon ocean fog to roll into the Santa Rita Hills, where it lingers until early morning. The surrounding hills trap the fog before it is dissipated in the wider Santa Ynez Valley. In the summer the fog moderates the normally warm days of the valley, cooling the grapes at night. Warm days and cool nights are essential to the developement of a balanced acid/sugar ratio. In the winter when frost is our biggest concern, a layer of fog over the vineyard can provide protection. Winemaker's comment: Our 2013 Santa Rita Hills Grenache combines bramble fruit with cool climate spice. We were impressed enough to plant an additional two acres to the Rayas Clone of Grenache. I am looking forward to added complexity. Suggested retail: 28.00 ![]() pdf Stats and images at 300 dpi: Statistics | Bottle | Bottle + glass | Label ![]() |
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HARVEST Dates: October 24 2013 Sugar: 25.7 Degrees Brix VINEYARD 100% Lafond Santa Rita Hills WINE 18 Barrels 20% new oak Total Acid:.71 pH: 3.47 Alcohol: 15.7% Residual Sugar: Dry Bottling: March 11, 2015 Produced: 436 cases |
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