Russell-Joyce Gamay Noir "Zabala Vineyard" 2022 Arroyo Seco - Monterey

PRODUCTION: 725 cases

FROM THE WINERY:

The fruit was harvested from the Arroyo Seco AVA. This AVA is recognized as having the longest growing season in California. Strong daily winds that bring cool fog from the Monterey Bay force the grapes to spend more time on the vine building flavor and complexity.

Extremely rocky well-drained alluvial soils are the base for creating wines processing freshness & minerality. The combination of sand, granite, and shale loam soils with the ever present marine influence provide the perfect conditions for growing Gamay Noir. Dark red fruit and leafy earth take the lead on this Beaujolais Cru-inspired, distinctly Californian, crunchy red wine. 

Fresh to bottle, this exceptional release is already claiming its place in the cellars of Master Sommeliers

AROMA: cherry juice, pink peppercorn, maple, raspberry leaf tea
PALATE: cranberry, blood orange, rhubarb, black tea, pine