Astral 2022

Region: Mendocino
Grape: 
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Grenache, Syrah
Vineyard: 
Grapes are sourced from vineyards in Mendocino, Sonoma Carneros, and Sonoma Valley.
Farming: 
organic, transitioning to dry-farming
Harvest: 
by hand
Winemaking:
Pinot Noir and Grenache destemmed and macerated for 5 days. Zinfandel many ways — destemmed and macerated for 5 days, carbonic maceration, direct press rosé, and co-fermented with Syrah. Chardonnay 50% direct press and 50% co-fermented with Zinfandel rosé. 
Aging:
Flextanks and neutral French oak barrels
Fining: 
none
Filtration: 
none
Added Added S02: 
18ppm