2022 Foothills
2022 Foothills
The 2022 Foothills is a lively and engaging wine, brimming with a mix of red and dark fruits, a hint of dried herbs like tarragon, and a touch of graphite. This medium-bodied wine surprises with its soft tannins and bright acidity, offering more complexity and depth than its price suggests. With layers of flavors that unfold gradually, it's an everyday wine that promises a little extra thoughtfulness and enjoyment in every sip.
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Composition / Blend
46% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Petit Verdot, 7% Petit Manseng, 3% Cabernet Franc
Size
750mL
Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Vineyard Designation
Early Mountain, Capstone, Quaker Run, Sherman Ridge
pH
3.82
Aging
Aged in neutral French oak, 10% new French oak and stainless steel, this wine is meant to be drunk on the younger side. We expect it to be in its peak drinking window in the next two to five years.
Bottling Date
07/19/2023
Residual Sugar
0.27g/L
Alcohol %
13.4
Winemaker Notes
We always have fun making the multiple variety blends like Five Forks and Foothills. Both wines are made from vineyard blocks that produce fruit that stands in contrast to how we are told red wine or white wine should be. Over several vintages, we have noticed that Foothills inherently embraces classical Virginia vintages, even to the point in riper years, we find ourselves blending towards aromatics and a palate weight that could even be considered refreshing. While we typically blend a small bit of Petit Manseng into this red blend, 2022 is unique in that we utilized Petit Manseng to a greater extent, at final blending. We have always considered Foothills a “Bordeaux-ish” blend, with Petit Verdot being used at much higher percentages, but allowing for a lot more play using other varietals, like Petit Manseng. It is this non-committal approach to blending that makes Foothills such a unique and vibrant wine.
Aging
Aged in neutral French oak, 10% new French oak and stainless steel, this wine is meant to be drunk on the younger side. We expect it to be in its peak drinking window in the next two to five years.