2017 August Red
Angela Osborne x Folded Hills Library Wine
EDITOR'S PICK 2020 - FOOD & WINE MAGAZINE
94 PTS - WINE ENTHUSIAST
94 PTS - TASTING PANEL
93 PTS - VINOUS, ANTONIO GALLONI
90 PTS - JEB DUNNUCK
The August Red is made from a selection of the finest Syrah and Grenache blocks in the Folded Hills vineyards,
each meticulously farmed by grower Ruben Solorzano. Together, Winemaker Angela Osborne and Ruben select
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 small 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 throughout fermentation. To preserve freshness and vibrancy, the wine is aged for 11 months in French oak barrels. We include just 5% new oak to enhance the texture and depth of the wine.
Showcases prominent mineral and oceanic influences, accompanied by delicate floral notes. The nose offers a subtle hint of rose and a touch of pepper, while the finish elegantly unfolds with a lingering essence of licorice, creating a complex and refined tasting experience.
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