2021 MARCHELLE FAMILY CUVEE OLD VINE PROPRIETARY RED BLEND MOKELUMNE RIVER CALIFORNIA

FROM THE WINERY

2021 Family Cuvée, Proprietary Red Wine
Some of the oldest vineyards in the world thrive in the Mokelumne River AVA between Lodi and the Sacramento
Delta. The Bechthold Vineyard is indeed the oldest Cinsaut planting in the world, struck on its own roots in 1882
and farmed organically. Nearby, the Royal Tee Vineyard was planted in 1889, comprising 82% Zinfandel, 8%
Carignane and the remainder a mix of Flame Tokay, Black Prince, Mission and Muscat table grapes. The majority
of this blend is Carignane from the “1900 Block” of Jessie’s Grove, which includes 10% of the almost extinct
white grape Monbadon, also known as Berger. All of these vines are own-rooted, dry-farmed and certified
heritage vineyards.

Tasting Notes
Moderately dark in color, this wine presents a complex nose with dark fruits, earth and hints of woodruff. The
palate presents well-sculpted tannins supported by a good acid backbone that leads to a long, lingering finish
echoing the fruits first found on the nose.