2018 Library Alicante Bouschet - 14.3% Alc./Vol.
The Wine
{Pronounced All-eh-kont-ay Boo-shay} Big, bold and rich in color, Alicante Bouschet is one of only 12 teinturier grape varietals in the world, meaning both the skins and flesh are red in color due to anthocyanin pigments compounding within the berry pulp itself. Most red wines develop their color from the grape skins during the fermentation process. This is our first varietal bottling of Alicante Bouschet, a rare grape originating in southern France, a cross between Grenache and Petit Bouschet.
The Vineyard
100% Alicante Bouschet – Inland Desert Vineyard - Yakima Valley
The Winemaking
Grapes were destemmed and fermented whole berry. The wine was aged in 1 500L French oak punchean and 1 225L barrel. Just 77 cases produced.
Pair with carne asade, grilled vegetables, and dark chocolate truffles.
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Varietal | 100% Alicante Bouschet |
| Appellation | Yakima Valley |
| Vineyard | Inland Desert |
| Acid | 8.55 g/L |
| PH | 3.8 |
| Alcohol | 14.30% |
| Wine Style | Langudoc red |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 06/04/2020 |
| Cases Produced | 77 |
