Porter Creek Old Vine Carignane, Mendocino

Carignane is a red varietal that was widely planted in California during the late 1800’s though the mid- 1900’s, mostly by Italian immigrants, and some of the old vineyards are still producing. Porter Creek’s comes from a vineyard planted in 1939, and yields a wine that is remarkably rich and generous, yet supple and silky with a unique fruit profile of black currants, plums and spice. Recognized as one of the best Carignanes produced in California.

Varietals: Carignane planted in 1939

Vineyard: Single vineyard in Mendocino

Farming: Organic

Vinification: 100% destemmed and open top fermented; 100% native yeasts

Aging: 3800 liter wooden tank 50%, rest of 50% is aged in small barrels (228l); 11 months aging