WINEMAKER NOTES

The wine features delicate aromas of perfume and rose petals, followed by notes of black currant and cedar. On the palate, flavors of raspberry and strawberry intermingle with earthy tones of tea leaf, creating a beautifully complex wine. Field-blend of 78% Zinfandel, 11% Alicante Bouschet, 9% Petite Sirah. The remaining 2% includes Carignan, Trousseau [Bastardo], Sangiovese, Negrette, Plavac Mali, Palomino, Syrah, Tannat, Muscat Noir, Monbadon, Peloursin, Graciano, Cinsaut, Béclan, and Grenache.

WINEMAKING TECHNIQUES

Harvested early in the morning to ensure gentle processing of cool fruit, the clusters were hand-sorted, destemmed, and crushed to release the juice. The extraction process began from the skins, and the grapes were fermented in a jacketed, open-top tank.

FRUIT SOURCE: AlEGRÍA VINEYARD

The rich history of Alegria can be traced back to 1980 when the Heritage Vines were first planted. In 1990, the Nachbaur family acquired the Acorn Vineyard, becoming stewards of a century-old field-blend Zinfandel. Today, the vineyard spans across 26 acres and features 40 different grape varieties, all sustainably farmed beneath the shade of towering oak trees.

VINTAGE NOTES

This vintage bloom lasted longer than usual and provided consistent fruit throughout the vineyard, resulting in higher quality grapes. Slower ripening and cooler weather contributed to fully mature, sweet tannins, outstanding color, depth of fruit, and beautifully balanced wines. The 2018 vintage was an ideal growing season and is already showing its potential for greatness.

THE WINERY

Bailarín Cellars was created in 2014 by a collective of family and friends, each following their respective passions. Together, we focus on producing small lots of handcrafted wines from unique vineyard sources. We are proud to share the fruits of our labor and love with you.