Tasting Notes – 2009
Aromas of Damson Plum, Black Cherry, and Dark Chocolate with hints of charred earth and sage. The palate is super rich and seductive with flavors of blackberry and plum. This Lotus has an amazingly soft texture with well integrated tannin and a long clean finish.
Technical Notes
Varietals: 48% Petite Sirah; 26% Merlot; 26% Syrah
Fruit Sources: Ranchita Canyon Vineyard, San Miquel, CA (Petite Sirah)
Bonita Springs Vineyard, Sulphur Springs Valley, AZ (Merlot)
Colibri Vineyard, Portal, AZ (Syrah)
Fermentation Open top fermenters; cap punched 3 times daily
Oak Aging: 11 Months (One new Francois Freres Allier, 4 Neutral French Oak Barrels)
Total Alcohol: 14.6%
PH: 3.57
Cases Produced: 124
Bottled: September, 2010
Released: February, 2011