Clay Shannon

Winemaker Series Alicante Bouschet 2023

From a young block this Alicante Bouchet shows intense color and vibrant flavor. Aged in 20% new French oak, it’s rich and textured, with expressive notes of wild berries and earth that reflect both the grape and the place.

About this wine

  • Organic

APPELLATION: High Valley, Lake County, California

VARIETAL BREAKDOWN: 94% Alicante Bouchet, 3% Cab Sauv, 2% Pinot Noir, 1% Zinfandel

ANALYSIS: Alcohol 14.5%

Vintage Notes

2023 was an amazing year! Early spring rains soaked the vines, continuing into early summer with three times the usual rainfall. This cooler, late-ripening vintage allowed for longer hang times, resulting in the darkest reds and intense whites we've seen in years. Look out for vintage 2023 - it's going to be one for the books.

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