2022 Next Red Tasting Package (2 - 750ml)

We had several atmospheric rivers which gave us the rainfall total we like, but the precipitation did not have a chance to sink in, so for growing purposes, it still seemed like drought conditions. Summer’s cool, foggy nights allowed the grapes to develop intense flavors.

September 16, 2022

To produce red wine, we fermented the juice with its skins to extract the color and flavor. CO2 gas (a by-product of fermentation) bubbled up through the skins causing them to float to the top and form the “cap”. To ensure thorough extraction, we pumped juice from the bottom of the tank and sprinkled it over the cap several times a day throughout fermentation.  

Following the Bordeaux tradition of extended maceration, the wine remained on the skins for another three weeks to soften its young tannins. Next, the wine was moved into our caves for barrel aging. During its first Winter, the wine underwent malolactic fermentation to lower its acidity and add richness.

Young and fruit-forward, the 2022 Next Red opens with notes of plums, raspberries, fig compote, violets, fresh mint and cola spice. The liveliness of the Malbec is complemented by the elegant complexity of the Cabernet and the Petit Verdot. Soft and supple on the palate, it has notes of cherries, nutmeg, dark chocolate and toasted bread that add richness and complexity to the wine. The 2022 has great potential; its balance and structure will ensure it to age well for at least an additional fifteen years beyond its vintage year.