Florez Wines - Lovebirds Red 2023
Price: $26.99
| Producer | Florez Wines |
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| Country | California |
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| Region | California |
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| Subregion | Watsonville |
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| Varietal | 50% Chardonnay 50% Pinot Noir |
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| Vintage | 2023 |
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| Sku | 34684 |
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Florez Wines Description
James on this wine: “This wine was born as part of my continued exploration of Grenache. I believe the variety is aptly suited for California, and I love the terroir expressiveness ranging from vin de garde to vin de soif wines. Originally a co-ferment of Grenache Noir and Grenache Blanc to make a light red wine with some texture, but in 2021 our previously sourced Grenache Blanc was ripped out, so we had to shift to a new source, and overall a new wine. First to Pinot and Sauvignon Blanc in 2021, then towards the traditional Burgundy pair of Chardonnay and Pinot in 2022.”
2022 :
Grapes: 50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir
Vineyard: Gimelli Vineyard in Cienega Valley on decomposed granite and limestone, practicing organic
Making of: Manual harvest. Fermented with native yeasts, 50% whole cluster fruit. Aged 6 months in stainless steel on its lees. No ameliorations, no filtration or added sulfites.
Personality: “Aromas of strawberry and sour cherry with juicy raspberry on the palate. This is a slightly more serious glou-glou. ”
