2021 August Red
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.
August Red is made from a selection of the finest Syrah and Grenache blocks in the Folded Hills vineyards, each meticulously farmed by our vineyard team. We selected 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. Al fermentation happens naturally with ambient yeast, and the fruit is foot-tread throughout fermentation. To preserve freshness and vibrancy, the wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. We include just 8% new French oak to enhance the texture and depth of the wine.