2021 Reserve Carménère
Bootjack Ranch
In Stock
Carménère is a rare grape in California, with less than 100 acres planted across the state. We’ve farmed just six acres at Bootjack Ranch for over 20 years, and this is our final vintage as we’ve since sold the vineyard. However, 2021 was a remarkable vintage and crafted a set of perfect “farewell” wines, including this Carménère.
We hand-harvested the grapes in October of 2021 and fermented the wine in a stainless steel tank. We aged it in a combination of new and neutral French oak for 21 months, adding warm and toasty flavors to the silky, full bodied wine. This vintage of Carmenere is one of our finest yet with dark cherry and espresso flavors and robust, cocoa tannins. We recommend decanting for up to two hours prior to serving and expect it to age well through 2035.