2009 Rouge du Tusque

"Tusque" is an ancient word from a regional French dialect that translates "The Old Lands".  Our Tusque wines pay homage to the traditions of the French country life and its long history of understanding food and wine as inseparable.

Tasting Notes:  Rich and powerful, the nose shows aromas of dark plums, blackberries, anise and bramble. Additional notes of earth, chocolate and rose petals add complexity. The palate shows generous dark fruit flavors and spices delivered in a rich, mouth coating viscosity framed by ripe, dusty tannins and a subtle, yet firm acidity.
VARIETALS
GRENACHE
SYRAH
PETITE SIRAH

VINEYARDS
KICK RANCH
JAMESON
VINEYARD 11

CLONES
SYRAH: 174, 470, HERMITAGE
PETITE SIRAH:  FIELD SELECTION FROM AN OLD-VINE VINEYARD IN SONOMA COUNTY
GRENACHE:  TABLAS CREEK CLONES A&D

HARVEST
OCTOBER 3rd, PETITE SIRAH
OCTOBER 12th, SYRAH
OCTOBER 26th, GRENACHE

BARREL
20% NEW REMOND TONNELLERIE
80% 1-3 YR OLD FRENCH OAK

WINEGROWER
GLENN ALEXANDER

ALCOHOL
15.2%

CASE PRODUCTION
322

$25/270 CASE

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