
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