Mendocino Farms

2004 Redvine Series

Site

The name of this proprietary blend comes from the soil type common to the two source vineyards, Heart Arrow and Fairbairn Ranches, set along the upper Russian River watershed in Mendocino County, California.

The Heart Arrow Ranch, located on bench lands north of Ukiah at an elevation of 1700 feet, consists of plantings of three clones of Cabernet Sauvignon: 7, 15, and 337. Fairbairn Ranch, located on a river terrace at 600 feet elevation along the southeastern edge of the Sanel Valley, includes plantings of Clone 3 Syrah and Petite Syrah. Both of these ranches are Demeter certified Biodynamic.

Vinification

Our 2004 Redvine Series consists of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Petite Syrah, and 10% Syrah. Each vineyard block is hand-harvested. The Grapes were fermented, barrel-aged separately in select French oak for 14 months and then blended prior to bottling. The Cabernet Sauvignon provides rich flavors of black cherry, plum and important tannin materials that are softened by the addition of Syrah. The Petite Syrah adds ripe black fruits, density and is highlighted by all three varietal contributions to its complex aromatic structure.