2019 Cinsaut
Starfield Estate El Dorado AVA
Tasting Notes
This delicate red is the perfect wine for sitting on the porch at sunset or to pair with a holiday dinner. The 2019 Cinsaut is bright, juicy, and fruit forward, making it the perfect sipper for a hot day. Aromas of strawberry, watermelon, and raspberry burst from the glass, while more subtle notes of vanilla, crushed flowers, and birch add depth and draw you in. The palate is loaded with notes of fresh summer berries and blood orange, leading to a soft, velvety finish that keeps you coming back for more.
Wine Profile
| Grape Variety: | 100% Cinsaut |
| Appellation: | El Dorado AVA |
| Vineyard: | Starfield Estate |
| Vines: | Planted 2013 |
| Elevation & Site: |
2,250 ft. Warm, south-facing slope just above Turtle Pond. North-south rows. Rocky, shallow soils featuring abundant quartz pebbles. |
| Alcohol: | 14.7% |
| pH: | 3.46 |
| Acidity g/L: | 5.3 |
| Cellaring: | 18 months in 20% new French oak, 80% neutral French oak |
| Bottling Date: | June 2021 |
| Production: | 164 cases |
Food Pairings (copied from Barbera)
Spicy Ash Roasted Vegetables Escalivada, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Braised Rabbit and Roasted Vegetables, Lentils with Chicken Sausage, Lasagna