“Up front red berries and stone fruits lead to a superbly balanced, complex palate.”

 93 points ~ Tim Pawsey, Hired Belly

APPELLATION
Golden Mile Bench (100%)

VINEYARD SOURCE
A blend of Cabernet Franc (48%), Syrah (17%), Malbec (15%), Cabernet Sauvignon (12%) and Merlot (8%),from Arise Bench.

WINEMAKING
Made from select micro-block lots and bled off of Culmina's Hypothesis and Single-Varietal red must fermenters following 4 hours of skin contact, Saignée is fermented and matured in small stainless steel tanks.

TASTING NOTE
This new vintage of Saignée is made from four of the classic Bordeaux-red varieties and Syrah from Arise Bench and crafted in the classic 'Saignée' method using only free-run juice after only 4 hours on the skins. The palate counterpoints richness with bright juicy acidity, delivering notes of blood orange, papaya, and pink grapefruit.   

FOOD PAIRING
Tacos al Pastor with spit-roasted pork and grilled pineapple, topped with fresh cilantro.

FULL TASTING NOTE