2013 Brecon Forty-Two (Red Rhone Blend)
Inspired by Douglas Adams’ book “The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy.” A Rhone-style red blend wine. Is it the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything? Try it and find out!
93 Pts. World Wine Championships.
92 Pts. Wine Enthusiast.
“Opaque garnet color. Fruity aromas of black cherry, lingonberry, black licorice, and pomegranate with a velvety, dry medium-to-full body and a smooth, complex, black cherry, crushed plum, dried strawberry, and blackberry compote finish with soft tannins and light oak. Packed with dark, juicy, jammy fruit that manages to keep all in balance with finesse, structure and a bright cherry note through to the juicy finish and well-integrated taught tannins.”
The two principal varieties (Syrah 49%, Mouvedre 46%) are whole cluster fermented ie; stems and all. This, stylistically, is very different mouthfeel wise from our individual straight varietal offerings which are fermented under a different regime. The Petite Sirah (5%) in this case adds a touch of freshness to the fruit as well as the color and supple tannin you would expect.
| Vintage | 2013 |
| Varietal | Rhone style blend |
| Varietal Composition | Syrah 78%
Mouvedre 16.8%
Grenache 5.2% |
| Appellation | Paso Robles |
| Sugar | 0.06g/100ml |
| Acid | 0.66g/100ml |
| PH | 3.77 |
| Aging | Now - 2020 |
| Residual Sugar | 0.16g/100ml |
| Alcohol | 14.80% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 04/28/2015 |
