2022 Soif
2022 Soif
Merlot takes charge of Soif this year, with the largest amount of whole cluster yet, making it a bit more about the fruit in front with prominent herbal components of the wine. It takes on a verdant attribute that adds another layer to the snappy red and stone fruit flavors. The vintage brings a bit more density and color as a unique expression of two of our favorite varieties.
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Composition / Blend
80% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Franc, 1% Cabernet Sauvignon
Size
750mL
Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Vineyard Designation
100% Estate - EMV Block 10 Merlot, EMV Block 1 West Cabernet franc, Quaker Run Block 2 Cabernet Sauvignon
Aging
This wine is meant to drink now! Aged for 4 months in stainless steel.
Alcohol %
11.8
Winemaker Notes
“Soif” is French for “thirst”, and this wine embraces the Vin de Soif style so popular in Parisian wine bars: low tannin, juicy, and fun. Soif was a wine that was conceived in the midst of harvest, when there was a slight “hiccup” in our crop projections. Now, five vintages later, I am now justifying this as the universe’s way of forcing all of our “what ifs” on early release, whole cluster red wines. This year, we led with our lighter style Merlot and Cabernet Franc; we picked it early, with good acidity and lots of bright citrus and red fruit aromas and flavors. Once again Soif ends up being the wine version of the friend who is always positive, who refuses to let you take life too seriously. Its fresh, low tannin nature allows it to be served cool to chilled, making for a flexible Summer red wine.
Aging
This wine is meant to drink now! Aged for 4 months in stainless steel.