2019 Dérive Red Wine
2019 Dérive Red Wine
This Red Bordeaux style cuvée is a 53/47% blend of two iconic regions, Napa and Santa Ynez Valley. The Cabernet Sauvignon is from St. Helena in Napa Valley and the Merlot of course is from the clay based soils of Los Carneros. While the Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot are both from our cooler and local regions right here in Santa Ynez. The final blend is 37% Cabernet Franc, 35% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, and to finish it off - 10% Petit Verdot.
Vinous 93 points.
“The 2019 Red Blend Dérive, Côtière's Cabernet Franc/Merlot-based red, is such a classy wine. Dark cherry, plum, mocha, espresso, spice and licorice build in an ample, intriguing wine that delivers the goods. This is beautifully done.” Antonio Galloni, Vinous 93 Points,
2019 Dérive Red Bordeaux Blend
Varietal Selection: 40% Cabernet Franc, 39% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot.
Growing Season: 2019 was a classic vintage. Warm fall conditions with cool nights resulted in exceptional acidity and near perfect phenolic ripeness.
Brix at Harvest: 24-25 Brix
Chemistry: Finished total acidity 0.55 with a pH of 3.68, Alc. 14.5%
Fermentation / Élevage: 66% new French oak. 20 months in barrel, and bottled unfined, unfiltered.