Negroamaro

The grapes come from Fox Hill Vineyard in Mendocino County, where twelve Italian varieties grow on rocky red clay above the Russian River. The fully destemmed berries remained on the skins for ten days and were pumped over daily. Afterwards, 75 % matured in neutral oak barriques and 25 % in concrete; following fermentation, both portions spent eight months in concrete tanks. The style is light and fruit-driven, with aromas of strawberry, fruit punch and cherry lemonade. At 11,5 % alcohol and with an early harvest, the wine aims for freshness and lively acidity. Production was 118 cases.