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2020 Dornfelder

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Model number: W-DORN20
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2020 Dornfelder
PA - Lake Erie
Size: 750ml - Bottle

91 Points
Can ship to addresses within PA, TX, MN, CA, OH, FL, VA, IL, MO, DC and other select states.

Available locally only at PIWC, this dry, medium-bodied red is a true hidden gem and has been highly awarded at competitions over the years. Our 2017 joins our 2011 vintage in being selected as one of Pennsylvania’s Top 10 Wines and our 2016 vintage was selected Pennsylvania’s Best Dry Red at the 2018 Pennsylvania Wine Competition. This relatively new German variety, not often found on American wine store shelves, grows wonderfully in our region and is a real must-try for all wine adventurers. Our Dornfelder was aged in both French and American oak barrels, boasting hints of rich berries and aromatic spices.

Ending in a pleasant dried-cherry and light tannin finish, this vintage can be enjoyed nicely on its own or paired with game and red meat cuts.

See the Philadelphia Inquirer Article on our Riesling and Dornfelder

Learn more about the James Suckling American Wine Revolution Tasting

Current Vintage Awards
Gold Medal (91 Points) - 2021 Eastern International Wine Competition
The Top Ten – 2020 Pennsylvania Wine Excellence Top 10 PA Wines

Recent Vintage Awards
90 Rating – 2018 James Suckling American Wine Revolution Tasting
Best Dry Red – 2018 Pennsylvania Wine Competition
Double Gold Medal – 2019 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Gold Medal – 2018 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
The Top Ten – 2014 Pennsylvania Wine Excellence Top 10 PA Wines
Silver Medal – 2019 Florida State Fair International Wine Competition
Silver Medal – 2018 Lone Star International Wine Competition
Silver Medal – 2018 Great American International Wine Competition
Silver Medal – 2016 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
Silver Medal and Best of Category – 2015 Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition
Silver Medal – 2014 Dallas Morning News TEXSOM Wine Competition
Silver Medal – 2014 Lone Star International Wine Competition
Silver Medal – 2014 American Wine Society Commercial Wine Competition
Silver Medal – 2014 Great Lakes Great Wine Competition

Taste & Character
Acidity: Low
Tannins: Medium
Oak: Medium
Recommended Bottle Longevity: Long (Greater than 5 years)
Body: Medium

 

 

Details
Total Cases: 73
Harvest Dates: September 2017
Vineyard: Moorhead Farms Inc
Bottling Date: August 2019
Release Date: August 2019
Brix at harvest: 17.1%
Titratable Acidity: 6.9 g/L
pH at Bottling: 3.39
Alcohol Level: 12.9%
Blend/Composition: 100% 2017 Dornfelder
Fermentation: On the skins for 7 days with punch down 2-3 times per day
Yeast: ICV D80
MLF: Full
Aging: 22 months in first and second use French and 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.

 

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