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2017 Tannat - Bottle
Clarksburg, CA

Insieme Wines 2017 Tannat was aged for 18 months in previously used American and French Oak Barrels and for 36 additional months in neutral tanks. This wine is unfined and unfiltered to preserve maximum phenolic composition. It is concentrated with a deep garnet color. The bouquet is highly perfumed. It opens with aromas of rich plum and cardamom with hints of black peppercorns. The mouthfeel is dry, medium+ viscosity with lots of tannins and structure. The palate opens to layers of Cardamom, licorice and hints of nutmeg. With a little time, it opens to plum compote, black currant, smoke and hints of tar. The use of both American and French barrels adds subtle hints of vanilla, leather and beautiful spices while allowing the underlying fruit to still show. This is a very big wine with layers and layers of structure. Let it breath and you will be rewarded. Decant and enjoy!

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Wine Specs

Vintage

2017

Varietal

Tannat

Appellation

Clarksburg

Sugar

3.68

Aging

18 months in previously used American and French Barrels followed by 36 months in neutral tank.

Residual Sugar

Alcohol %

Wine Profile

Tasting Notes

It is concentrated with a deep garnet color. The bouquet is highly perfumed. It opens with aromas of rich plum and cardamom with hints of black peppercorns. The mouthfeel is dry, medium+ viscosity with lots of tannins and structure. The palate opens to layers of Cardamom, licorice and hints of nutmeg. With a little time, it opens to plum compote, black currant, smoke and hints of tar. The use of both American and French barrels adds subtle hints of vanilla, leather and beautiful spices while allowing the underlying fruit to still show. As the wine opens further it becomes more forgiving and offers up more dark fruit, blackberry mixed with menthol and underbrush.

Winemaker Notes

Tannat is one of my all time favorite varietals. It's not always easy to find as it's not as widely planted as some other varietals in North America. Its a varietal loaded with polyphenols. Although I find it big and loaded with tannins it can be very feminine at times. It can certainly stand up to barrel aging but with its natural supply of tannins its true beauty lies in the layers and layers of nuanced flavors of dark fruit and spices. Giving it less oak influence often adds to its allure. It almost makes itself. mDv

Food Pairing Notes

Tannat will pair better with bolder dishes. Its high level of tannins and polyphenols makes it a great compliment for Lamb, grilled meats, roasted eggplant caponata and roasted zucchini. Try it with some of your favorite Indian dishes.

Other Notes

In the late 1800s immigrants from the Basque region of France transplanted Tannat to South America where it has flourished. It has become the largest varietal of Uruguay. It flourishes in warmer climates and has a unique presence in California.

2017 Tannat - Bottle Clarksburg, CA

2017 Tannat - Bottle
Clarksburg, CA