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Wine Description & Statistics
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Joughin Vineyard 2006 Lagrein Lagrein is one of the indigenous grapes grown around the town of Bolzano in the Alto Adige; Italy's northern most wine growing region. Locally known for its big, rich tannins and very dark color, this is a remarkable food wine. The key is a richness of fruit character, instead of hard tannins that delights and surprises the mouth at the same time. This grape yields the darkest, most saturated wine we experienced, remarked Winemaker Bruce McGuire. Mr. Andrew Joughin, who also happens to be the vineyard manager at our Lafond Vineyard, planted the Joughin Vineyard. It was his idea to look for unusual grape varieties from around the world that would be suitable for his soils and Los Olivos climate. Of course Bruce was happy to offer some suggestions that would also add to the wide variety of wines he makes for Santa Barbara Winery. We got Andrew to plant a couple more rows because we continue to be impressed by this varietal. The seven tons of fruit from this four acre section gave us a concentrated, lush, and fruit forward, wine. Pair with polenta and stewed meats as well as pasta in light tomato garlic sauce. This is also a great wine to taste with cheeses such as Camembert, Fontina, semihard Gouda, or your own selection in the fresh goat's milk catagory. This wine should age nicely through 2010. Suggested retail: 30.00 pdf file format |
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Harvest
Date: October 27, 2006 Appelation: Santa Ynez Valley Vineyards: 100% Joughin Vineyrd Sugar: 26.4 Brix Wine Barrels: French Burgundy 25% new oak Total Acid: .67 pH: 3.46 Alcohol: 14.8% Sugar: Dry Bottling: May 14, 2008 Production: 402 cases |
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