2016 August Red
Angela Osborne x Folded Hills Library Wine

93 PTS - VINOUS, ANTONIO GALLONI
93 PTS - WINE ENTHUSIAST

The 2016 August Red is made from the first year of fruit from our Syrah and Grenache vineyards on our own Folded Hills Estate. Grower Ruben Solorzano meticulously farms each site, and Winemaker Angela Osborne selects the optimum picking time for each site.

After harvest, the fruit is carefully de-stemmed. In order to add another layer of spice and structure, a portion of whole cluster is retained. The vintage and vineyard guide the choice on whether or not to include whole cluster fermentation. Angela walks the site before harvest and chews on stems in the vineyard to check their health and flavor for that year. All fermentation happens naturally with ambient yeast, and the fruit is foot-tread until fermentation is complete. To preserve freshness and vibrancy, the wine is aged for 11 months in French oak barrels. We include just 9% new oak to enhance the texture and depth of the wine.

Aromatics of savory bacon fat, accompanied by herbaceous undertones. It is bright and fresh, with a lighter sensation on the palate compared to the intensity of the nose, offering a well-balanced and refreshing experience.

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SKU: 2016-RB-AUG-75-FC
Wine Specs
Vintage
2016
Varietal
Syrah, Grenache
Appellation
Santa Ynez Valley
Sugar
0
pH
3.77
Aging
11 months in French barrique, 25% new
Fermentation
Native Fermentation
Bottling Date
August 18, 2017
Alcohol %
13.7
Wine Enthusiast
93
Wine Profile
Ratings
"The 2016 August Red is a tasty Syrah/Grenache-based red. Broad and expressive on the palate, with a good bit of whole cluster aromatic lift, the 2016 has a lot going on. Wild flowers, sage, mint, and licorice add freshness to a core of red and purplish berry fruit." 93 PTS - VINOUS, ANTONIO GALLONI
Production Notes
39% whole cluster
Winemaker Notes
69% Syrah, 31% Grenache

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