2021 Nero d’Avola – Redtail Vineyard
Redtail Vineyard . Jahant AVA
Our 2021 Nero d’Avola has an alluring scarlet hue and boasts a deceptive complexity in its bouquet. Notes of wild cherries, dried figs, dark chocolate, and earthy undertones develop within minutes of sitting in the glass. True to the variety, a vibrant acidity washes over the palate carrying these flavors through to a savory finish. This classic Sicilian wine pairs wonderful with oxtail ragu with tagliatelle.
Technical Details
| SOIL COMPOSITION | Loam. Derivation Mixed Rock. |
| VINEYARD PHILOSOPHY | Certified Sustainable |
| TRELLISING | Bilateral Cordon, Open Vertical Shoot Positioning |
| CLONE | Custom |
| ACRES | 3.62 |
| LOCATION | 38°12’27.7”N, 121°18’01.6”W |
| HARVEST DATE | September 4, 2021 |
| BRIX AT HARVEST | 23.2° |
| AGING | American & French Oak; 14 Months |
| BOTTLE DATE | June 20, 2023 |
| CASES PRODUCED | 514 |
| TA | 6.2 g/L |
| PH | 3.51 |
| RS | 0.1 g/L |
Region: California
Appellation: Jahant AVA
Vintage: 2021
Alcohol: 13.5%
Vineyard Notes
In 2012 the Redtail Vineyard was planted adjacent to our winery in the heart of the Jahant AVA. The 3.62 acre block has open vines with small canopies allowing filtered sunlight to uniformly ripen clusters.
Production Notes
The 2021 vintage brought us the earliest start of harvest we’ve experienced, with our crews starting on July 26th. After our white and early red varietals were brought in to the winery, many of our red varietals were predicted to reach maturity at the same time. The compaction of the second half of the harvest season became both a challenge and priority for us. As Fall approached, the smaller fruit set, paired with consistently higher temperatures caused many red varietals to mature rapidly. Varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and Petite Sirah came off three weeks sooner than average, with slightly higher brix than targeted, although with good acidity. With all said and done, the vintage came in smaller than expected, though with outstanding quality that we are thrilled to present.
Other Notes
Jahant AVA – Located in the center of the Lodi AVA, the Jahant AVA is geographically the smallest of Lodi’s seven AVAs – a total size of 28,000 acres, with roughly 9,000 acres planted to vineyard. It sits on highly dissected river terraces and old floodplain deposits. The classic Mediterranean climate has Delta fog influence, and receives cold air drainage and entrapment within our vineyards.
