2020 Cinsaut
Starfield Estate El Dorado AVA
Tasting Notes
This delicate red is soft, elegant, & effortlessly delicious. The 2020 Cinsaut is enticingly bright, juicy, & fruit forward, with a soft thread of acidity running throughout, making it the perfect sipper for a hot day. Aromas of strawberry, watermelon, & raspberry burst from the glass, while more subtle notes of Madagascan vanilla, dried bay leaf, & nutmeg add depth & draw you in. The palate is loaded with notes of fresh blood orange & pomegranate, leading to a long finish doused with preserved Meyer lemon & a swathe of super soft, velvety tannins that keep you coming back for more. This wine has exceptional balance & is just a delight to drink. Drink now through 2024.
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: | 14.6% |
| pH: | 3.53 |
| Acidity g/L: | 5.5 |
| Cellaring: | 18 months in 30% new French oak, 70% neutral French oak |
| Bottling Date: | June 2022 |
| Production: | 154 cases |
Download This Wine's Technical Information Sheet
Food Pairings
Spaghetti and Meatballs, Braised Rabbit and Roasted Vegetables, Lentils with Chicken Sausage, Lasagna
- Spicy Ash Roasted Vegetables Escalivada
- Grilled Fig, Prosciutto, and Chèvre Salad
- Grilled Baby Back Ribs
Wine Awards and Accolades
- 91 Points - Wine Enthusiast
- Best of Class - Triple Gold - Dan Berger's International Wine Competition
- 90 Points - Gold - Winemaker's Challenge