August Briggs Winery Carignane
2023, Mendocino , USA
August Briggs Winery Carignane
Carignan
August Briggs Winery
About the Wine
As our efforts to find and source grapes from many of old vine plantings throughout the North Coast, we were thrilled to work with these grapes. Carignane, when farmed well and over 100 years in age, can show the beauty and versatility of this forgotten and often blended grape. The Graziano Vineyard in Calpella, CA is one such spot that produces this grape with amazing flavor and intensity. Originally planted in 1918 these Carignane vines thrive in the unique white Pinole clay loam soils. The head trained vines struggle and produce grapes of ripe flavor and concentration.
Tasting Notes
Deep, black-fruit flavors and velvety tannins give this full-bodied wine a mouth-filling component. Delicious black-cherry flavors are accented by subtle cinnamon, vanilla and toast notes from oak aging. Beautiful overlapping aromas of dark berry fruit (think blackberry and blueberry) with hints of roast coffee and dried spices jump out from the glass.
Pairing Notes
This wines flavors make it a suitable partner for Mediterranean cuisine like roasted eggplant or lamb kebabs. For cheese lovers it pairs well with aged cheeses such as Manchego or enjoy on its own.