VARIETY Fiano 87% Syrah 13%
LOCATION Chiricahua Foothills, Arizona
VINEYARD Red Tree Ranch Vineyard
VINIFICATION The Fiano and Syrah grapes were hand picked with the help of friends and transported to Arizona Stronghold in Camp Verde, Arizona for vinification. The grapes were cold soaked for 2 days, then destemmed and fermented with native yeasts on the skins for 6 days with several punch downs a day before being pressed off at dryness into neutral French oak barrels. The wine was aged sur lie for 9 months with no bâtonnage. Racked once before bottling. Unfined, unfiltered with 30 PPM of added SO2 (15 PPM when the grapes arrived at the winery, 15PPM a week before bottling).
EXPRESSION This skin-contact cuvée bridges a chillable red and a pseudo orange wine, letting the bright, aromatic character of Fiano shine with just a touch of Syrah for color and gentle structure. Enticing aromatics of ripe pear, orange zest, and white flowers with bright notes of blueberry and cranberry. On the palate it’s citrus forward with juicy peach, honeydew, and a hint of açai berry, all carried by Fiano’s signature vibrant acidity and waxy texture. The balance of fruit, fresh acidity, and light phenolic grip is excellent, giving the wine lovely depth while staying refreshing and easy to drink. Best enjoyed well chilled, this lively Arizona natural wine is versatile, food friendly, and perfect for warm weather sipping.
VARIETY Fiano 87% Syrah 13%
LOCATION Chiricahua Foothills, Arizona
VINEYARD Red Tree Ranch Vineyard
VINIFICATION The Fiano and Syrah grapes were hand picked with the help of friends and transported to Arizona Stronghold in Camp Verde, Arizona for vinification. The grapes were cold soaked for 2 days, then destemmed and fermented with native yeasts on the skins for 6 days with several punch downs a day before being pressed off at dryness into neutral French oak barrels. The wine was aged sur lie for 9 months with no bâtonnage. Racked once before bottling. Unfined, unfiltered with 30 PPM of added SO2 (15 PPM when the grapes arrived at the winery, 15PPM a week before bottling).
EXPRESSION This skin-contact cuvée bridges a chillable red and a pseudo orange wine, letting the bright, aromatic character of Fiano shine with just a touch of Syrah for color and gentle structure. Enticing aromatics of ripe pear, orange zest, and white flowers with bright notes of blueberry and cranberry. On the palate it’s citrus forward with juicy peach, honeydew, and a hint of açai berry, all carried by Fiano’s signature vibrant acidity and waxy texture. The balance of fruit, fresh acidity, and light phenolic grip is excellent, giving the wine lovely depth while staying refreshing and easy to drink. Best enjoyed well chilled, this lively Arizona natural wine is versatile, food friendly, and perfect for warm weather sipping.
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