2018 August Red
Angela Osborne x Folded Hills Library Wine
94 PTS - VINOUS, ANTONIO GALLONI
92 PTS - WINE ENTHUSIAST
This Rhône Red blend honors family while celebrating a bright and bountiful season. Both my father and grandfather, August, inspired us to share the best of what we have with family and friends. The month of August is also a time of harvest when we gather to share the fruits of the land.
The 2018 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. After harvest, the fruit is carefully de-stemmed. A large portion of the whole cluster is retained to add another layer of spice and structure. All fermentation happens naturally with ambient yeast; 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 2% new oak to enhance the texture and depth of the wine.
Offers a pleasant acidity, with hints of spice and a gorgeous, bright character. The finish is enriched with notes of tumeric, adding depth and complexity.
