Porter Family Vineyards - Sandpiper Red 2018 (750ml) Greco

Porter Family Vineyards - Sandpiper Red 2018 (750ml) GrecoVarietal Composition: 51% Merlot 42% Cabernet Sauvignon 7% Malbec Growing Season After a few years of early picking in Napa Valley, the 2018 harvest was a classic. Mother Nature gifted us a picture perfect growing season starting with sufficient rains in the winter, mild spring temperatures and a summer filled with sunshine. After a turbulent 2017, patience was crucial this year with the last of our fruit hanging strong until the first week of

for an average period of 12-15 days

The nose is bold and complex

mocha and sweet spice build leading into the heady

with prominent notes of papaya and pineapple

with his hand harvesting

this Centenaire offers a symphony of citrus

It was said that the sight of his red feather on the battlefield gave courage to his men and struck fear in the hearts of his advisories

Only 2% of press wine (unusually low

with aromas of black cherries and bramble fruit and a fresh and focused palate

The tannins are present without being firm

Serve between 10 and 12°C

Fino is crisp