NV Blaufränkisch
NY - Lake Erie
Size: 750ml - Bottle
Can ship to addresses within PA, TX, MN, CA, OH, FL, VA, IL, MO, DC and other select states.
Fresh herbs and orange peels float amongst the fruity characteristics of our Blaufränkisch, an Austrian variety that grows well in our region. Aged 30 months in American oak barrels giving a medium, spicy oak finish that ends in an airy coconut appeal. This light to medium-bodied, dry red rounds out a nice, hearty stew or pasta with a tomato or vinegar-based sauce. This beautifully colored wine also makes a very nice base for sangria.
Current Vintage Awards
Gold Medal – 2017 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
Bronze Medal – 2017 American Wine Society Commercial Wine Competition
Recent Vintage Awards
Gold Medal – 2014 Great Lakes Great Wine Competition
Silver Medal – 2012 Great Lakes Great Wine Competition
Bronze Medal – 2016 Pennsylvania Wine Competition
Bronze Medal – 2015 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
Bronze Medal – 2013 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
Bronze Medal – 2013 Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition
Bronze Medal – 2013 Great Lakes Great Wine Competition
Bronze Medal – 2013 American Wine Society Commercial Wine Competition
Bronze Medal – 2012 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
Bronze Medal – 2012 Lone Star International Wine Competition
Bronze Medal – 2012 Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition
Taste & Character
Acidity: Low
Tannins: Low
Oak: Medium
Recommended Bottle Longevity: Long (Greater than 5 years)
Body: Medium
Details
Total Cases: 131
Harvest Dates: October 2012 and October 2013
Vineyard: Olde Chautauqua Farms
Bottling Date: May 2016
Release Date: June 2016
Average Degree Brix: 22.5
Titratable Acidity: 5.6 g/L
pH at Bottling: 3.66
Alcohol Level: 12%
Blend/Composition: 50% 2012 Blaufränkisch and 50% 2013 Blaufränkisch
Fermentation: On the skins for 4 days with punch down 2-3 times per day
Yeast: RC212
MLF: Full Malo-lactic
Aging: 30 months in new American oak barrels
We can ship wine direct to addresses within PA, and select states.
You must be 21 years or older to enter the online wine store and adult signature (21 yrs or older) is required to receive delivery of all shipped wine orders. If an adult is not at your home address during the day, we recommend you have the package shipped to your workplace if possible.
Wine CANNOT ship via FedEx Smartpost. If this is chosen as the shipping method, we will automatically change the shipper to FedEx. Extra charges may be incurred.
For convenience and to save on shipping you can order online and pick up later at our Winery or at our Erie Colony Plaza retail location. Just select PICK UP AT WINERY as the shipping method during check-out.
