Enfield Wine Co. California Pretty Horses Red

Enfield Wine Co. California Pretty Horses Red 2021

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Tempranillo
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Enfield Wine Co.
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U.S.A. > California
This Spanish-inspired blend, highlights the elegance and potential of California Tempranillo, masterfully balancing rich spiced texture with a bright acidity.

Winemaker Notes:

Pretty Horses at its best - silky, spicy dark fruits and elegant, sexy umami. It is the ultimate balance of light and dark. This is the most gastronomic wine we make, and pairing with food unlocks its full potential. But even on its own it provides a luxurious textural experience that punches way above its price point. Like salt . . Pretty Horses goes with everything. I dare you to pair it with fish.
strawberry, roasted cacao, sweet almond, blueberry, orange zest, granite, silky, sexy umami and a playfully serious finish
HIGHLIGHTS

A vibrant blend of Spanish varietals with a Californian twist: 60% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, 10% Graciano, and a touch of Mourvèdre
Showcases a fresh lightness while maintaining rich texture and spice
Highlights the potential for remarkable Californian Tempranillo 
The name “Pretty Horses” is named after All the Pretty Horses, a novel by American author Cormac McCarthy

TASTING PROFILE

Rich, powerful yet elegantly balanced
Dominant flavours of cacao, black cherry, and deep umami
Hints of rock salt, star anise, and a subtle herbaceous twist
A true testament to California's Tempranillo potential
Mourvèdre-influenced, mouth-coating finish

in the vineyard
Sourced from multiple vineyards:

Rorick Heritage Vineyard in the Sierra Foothills AVA, renowned for its limestone-rich soils. Farmed organically at a remarkable elevation of 2000'
Shake Ridge Ranch in Amador County of the Sierra Foothills AVA, known for its rocky terrains and unique microclimates. Shake Ridge Vineyard is a labour of love for Ann Kraemer and her family. Once a prominent viticulturist in Napa, Ann turned to the mountains when it came time to plant her own property
Heron Lake Vineyard in Napa's Wild Horse Valley AVA, a cooler climate region due to its elevated position and marine influences. Heron Lake is farmed organically under the watchful eye of David Mahaffey who has managed the site since it was first planted in 1980. David was the first person to hire John in the wine business and has been a friend and mentor of his ever since

in the winery

50% whole cluster fermentation
Grapes gently foot tread or punched down no more than once a day during native yeast fermentation
Aged for 11 months in both 500L and 225L French oak barrels, of which 10% were new

RECOMMENDATIONS:

"While delicious on its own, it remains our most versatile food wine and should be a mainstay on your weeknight table." - John Lockwood
Pair with grilled lamb chops or a roasted vegetable paella
SKU: 13EPHR21
Bottle Size: 75CL
ABV: 13.0%
Vintage: 2021

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Enfield Wine Co.

We do not subscribe to the ideal of the perfect wine, but to the notion that the very best wines tell a unique story.

Meet John Lockwood, a D.C. native who swapped guitar strings for grapevines. Moving to California to craft guitars, he unexpectedly fell into the world of wine through a chance meeting with David Mahaffey, owner of Heron Lake... Read More >>