2022 Cinsaut
Starfield Estate El Dorado AVA
Tasting Notes
The 2022 Cinsaut is enticingly bright, juicy, & fruit forward, with a soft thread of acidity running throughout, making it the perfect sipper for a hot day. Aromas of jasmine, pomegranate, & ripe raspberry burst from the glass, while more subtle notes of Madagascan vanilla, dried bay leaf, & nutmeg add depth & draw you in. The palate is loaded with notes of fresh blood orange & dried strawberry, leading to a long finish doused with lemon thyme & a swathe of super soft, velvety tannins that keep you coming back for more. This delicate red is soft, elegant, & effortlessly delicious. Drink now through 2028.
Wine Profile
| Grape Variety: | 95% Cinsaut, 3% Counoise, 2% Grenache |
| Appellation: | El Dorado AVA |
| Vineyard: | Starfield Estate |
| Vines: | Planted 2013 |
| Elevation & Site: |
2,250 ft. Warm, south-facing slope just above Turtle Pond. North-south rows. Rocky, shallow soils featuring abundant quartz pebbles. |
| Alcohol: | 15.2% |
| pH: | 3.68 |
| Acidity g/L: | 6.35 |
| Cellaring: | 18 months in 25% new French oak, 75% neutral French oak |
| Bottling Date: | May 2024 |
| Production: | 400 cases |
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Food Pairings
Spaghetti and Meatballs, Braised Rabbit and Roasted Vegetables, Lentils with Chicken Sausage, Lasagna
- Spicy Ash Roasted Vegetables Escalivada
- Grilled Fig, Prosciutto, and Chèvre Salad
- Grilled Baby Back Ribs