Benevolent Neglect, Counoise, North Coast, California, USA 2018

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Tasted by: Chris Wilson
(at Ace Hotel, London, 12 Mar 2020)
Drinking Window: 2020 - 2028
Two blocks of Counoise – one planted in the 1920s, the other in the 1970s – are fermented and matured separately (10 months in old oak) before blending one month ahead of bottling. This is a heady, fruit-forward wine with a steely backbone and redcurrant jelly tang. Clove and pepper spice offer a kick on the finish.
Benevolent Neglect, Counoise, North Coast, California, USA 2018
Producer
Benevolent Neglect
Brand
Counoise
Vintage
2018
Wine Type
Still
Colour
Red
Country
USA
Region
California
Appellation
North Coast
Sweetness
Dry
Closure
Screwcap
Alcohol
13.90%
Body
Full
Grapes
Counoise