2006 Cuvee Constantine

Appellation: Santa Ynez Valley
Site: Demetria Estate Vineyard
Soil: Chamise shaley loam
Blend: 40% Mourvedre, 29.5% Grenache, 29.5% Syrah, 1% Viognier
Cases Produced: 345
Elevage: 22 months in 500 litre, French oak puncheons


Winemaker's Notes:
As we blend Constantine each year we are searching for that magical combination where the whole is greater than the sum of the parts.  After 22 months in puncheons and 9 months in bottle, the wine is drinking beautifully.   The wine is loaded with ripe red fruits including cherries, raspberries, and dried strawberries.  Look for exotic aromas and flavors of licorice, lavender, menthol and sandalwood, which will build as the wine opens in the glass. Drink now or hold for up to a decade.

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