Layers of spice, coffee, dark fruit and herbal notes on the nose. On the palate there is a hint of caramel, chocolate, nutmeg, clove and dark berry. Tannins on front of palate with a long juicy finish.
VINEYARD INFO
Insel Family Vineyard is located in Pleasanton, on the western edge of the Livermore Valley AVA. This Carménère vineyard was planted on May 31, 2014, with its first harvest in 2018. The vineyard features certified Clone 6 vines grafted onto 110R rootstock and trained using a modified VSP trellis system. The flat site is characterized by sandy loam to loam soils, providing excellent drainage and ideal growing conditions for producing Carménère with concentrated fruit, balanced structure, and distinctive varietal character.
