At Bridlewood, we like to take our time. With an eye toward matching each varietal with the region where it thrives, we hand select our grapes from California's vast Central Coast AVA.
We spent a lot of time in the barrel room to get this blend just right before bottling. We tasted the different vineyard lots 175 times before we blended them together to create a well-balanced wine that embodies the vast Central Coast appellation. The final blend is comprised of predominantly Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel.
Winemaker Notes:
The grapes were picked mainly at night to keep the fruit cool, maintaining the delicate flavor characteristics. The grapes were then destemmed, but not crushed, leaving a large portion of whole berries in the fermentor. The must was fermented at a maximum of 88°F in order to emphasize the dark, jammy fruit flavors in the finished wine. The wine was racked frequently, allowing the rich fruit flavors to open fully.
Tasting Notes:
This blend of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel has ripe, jammy fruit flavors with a touch of sweet oak and a delicate finish.
