Dancing Crow Vineyards - Old Stake 1901 Vineyard 2021 (750ml) California California Viognier

Dancing Crow Vineyards - Old Stake 1901 Vineyard 2021 (750ml) California California ViognierThis genuinely unique offering is an Old World style "Field Blend" from 120 year old vines, comprised of over 24 California heritage grape varieties, which are co fermented to create this rare wine. The Old Stake 1901 shows generous ripe plum and cranberry flavors, with a hint of dried clove and lavender on the finish. "It's like drinking history."

yet it’s mineral and refined with very fine

it’s nevertheless all about finesse and elegant

the wine is kept for 12 months in steel barrels and later in wood and finally the wine is also given a further 6 months of bottle aging

Gunmetal and oyster shell are the typical aromas here

Aging 20 months in French oak

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Elderberry - Widely known for its use in medicinal benefits

The palate is very crisp and lively on the entry with vibrant acidity

walnut and cedar in the aftertaste

the Catenas are recognized for ther pioneering role in high-altitude viticulture in Argentina

and then spent eight more years aging oxidatively before being bottled

and aged in both neutral oak and stainless steel