Anthill Mixed Blacks 2019

LOOP LINE TASTING NOTES |  This wine comes from the Peugh Vineyard , which was planted in 1887. It's a field blen of co-fermented Grenache, Petite Sirah, Alicante Bouschet, Carignan, Mourvedre, Negrette, Malvasia Nera, Barbera, a handful of unknown white vines (maybe Palomino or a mutation of Gewurtztraminer), as well as others that they don’t even know make up the blend of head-trained vines. This broad mixing of vines that was done for decades in early California wine grape plantings adds nuance and detail to the finished wine as well as a structural verve that balances the inherent texture and distinct depth of fruit flavors. 

Vivid dark red color. Effusive aromatic intensity with a perfume that translates to the palate in notes of red cherry liqueur, black plum, sage, violet and peach blossom that both lift from the glass and linger on the finish. This wine is satin textured in the mouth with fine, integrated tannins. For all the plushness, the old mixed vines have maintained an incredibly bright acidity that both balances the wines texture and refreshes the palate.

MADE BY | ANTHILL FARMS

REGION | SONOMA, CALIFORNIA

GRAPES | ZINFANDEL, GRENACHE, PETITE SIRAH, ALICANTE BOUSCHET, CARIGNAN, MOURVEDRE, NEGRETTE, MALVASIA NERA, BARBERA, and a handful of unknown white vines maybe Palomino or a mutation of Gewurtztraminer, as well as others.

SIZE | 750ML

ALC. BY VOL. | 14.5%