Saint Qvinis Red 2007
Domaine de Fontlade
Coteaux Varois en Provence
50% Cinsault, 40% Grenache, 10% Shiraz
A deep red wine with a nice complexity of black fruits and soft spices. Highly structured with rich tannins.
Roast beef, meat casseroles, brie and other soft cheeses, apple pie
Grapes harvested in late September
Long maceration period (up to 10 days), then destalking and pressing. Temperature-controlled fermentation at 72°F. Malolactic fermentation in epoxy-coated vats for up to two years before bottling.
15 acres
40 hectoliters per hectare
16,000 bottles
Commended: DIWWA 2010
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