2022 Light Smith Flat Red Blend
Starfield Estate Sierra Highlands
Tasting Notes
The 2022 Light Red Blend, dealcoholized to 8%, is a beautifully crafted wine from the Sierra Highlands, showcasing the best of the Starfield Estate Vineyard. This blend invites you in with enticing aromas of strawberry and cherry, complemented by notes of cinnamon and Sierra Spice. Hints of tomato stem, sage, and white pepper add depth and complexity to the bouquet.
On the palate, the wine presents a harmonious blend of strawberry pastry and blueberry muffin, with a touch of baking spices like anise and clove. The light and refreshing profile makes it perfect for enjoying at cellar temperature or chilled. This wine maintains a balanced and flavorful experience despite its lower alcohol content, ideal for those seeking a lighter option. Enjoy now through 2027.
Wine Profile
| Grape Variety: | 41% Mourvedre, 20% Tempranillo, 14% Grenache, 8% Aglianico, 7% Cinsaut, 5% Muscat, 4% Counoise, 1% Petite Sirah |
| Appellation: | El Dorado AVA |
| Vineyard: | Starfield Estate |
| Vines: | Planted 2013-2015 |
| Elevation & Site: | 2,200-2,400 feet. Grenache and Mourvèdre are planted near the top of the hill, where they bask in the afternoon sun, as does Petite Sirah and Aglianico, which is planted on a south-facing slope just below the lake. Cinsaut and Tempranillo are planted in the coolest parts of the vineyard, at the bottom of the hill, with north and east row orientations. |
| Alcohol: | 8.0% |
| pH: | 3.65 |
| Acidity g/L: | 6.0 |
| Cellaring: | 18 months in 22% new French oak, 78% neutral French oak |
| Bottling Date: | May 2024 |
| Production: | 143 cases |
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