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The Renegade Series ...2007 Renegade Red - El Dorado County
Varietals and Sources:
10% Syrah - Sumu-Kaw Vineyard
20% Mourvedre - Fodhla Vineyard
20% Grenache - David Girard Vineyards
30% Zinfandel - Perry Creek Vineyard
10% Merlot - Gold Hill Vineyard
10% Cabernet Sauvignon - Gold Hill Vineyard
Harvest Date: began September 30, 2007
Brix at Harvest: 26
Time in Barrel: 18 months
Type of Oak: Neutral French & American
Alcohol: 14.9%
Bottled: April 9, 2009
Production: 234 cases
Winemaker's Notes: : Renegade Red has always been one of Crystal Basin Cellars more interesting wines, combining the flavors and characteristics of different grape varieties and regions to create a greater whole, a la Gestalt theory. It, like us is a natural rule breaker and is a different blend each year. The grapes came from long-time Crystal Basin Cellars sources from 5 vineyards; all in El Dorado County. Each variety was hand-harvested, fermented in small open-top vessels, pressed lightly and aged separately in new and used oak barrels. Blending trials were held to experiment with different approaches to the final blend. Once the final composition of the blend was determined the wines were blended together, then bottled unfined and unfiltered. Zinfandel added a unique quality to this wine, where the best elements of the individual components are drawn out and knitted together. The Grenache adds a deep, brooding and lingering strawberry fruit element to the wine, the Cabernet adds backbone, Merlot adds depth, Mourvedre contributes fruit and dustiness, Syrah provides smoky and pepper flavors, all topped with a hint of oak.
Renegade Red is perfectly enjoyable upon release but will improve for up to 36 months.
Bright Hope Designs