WINE OVERVIEW
Once prolific in California, this now old-timey varietal harks back to the early 1900s. Haley's great-grandparents, Lester and Lillian Lewelling, planted a Carignan vineyard just after prohibition ended and this wine is made in honor of them and their lives on the ranch.
Noteworthy Distictions
Tasting Notes
The Hayfork Carignan is lush and accessible, with floral complexity and flavors of pomegranate and bright ruby fruit, and steadfast structure.
Food Pairing
A delicious pairing with rich, hearty poultry dishes like roasted turkey or duck. The complex flavors also make it a go-to with earthier-meat dishes like lamb.
Tech Details
The Hayfork Carignan is harvested from Johnson Family Ranch, an old vine, head pruned, 1950s historic and organically farmed vineyard located in the upper reaches of the Russian River Drainage in Mendocino County's Redwood Valley. The area has a long growing season marked by sunny, warm and dry days followed by cool evenings. Soil type is Pinole Gravelly Loam, which provides excellent drainage and promotes low vigor. Heritage vines were planted in the 1970′s; the vines are the Martini clone, a clone selected by Louis Martini.
Aged 10 months in neutral oak barrels. Bottled August 2022.
- Varietal Composition: 100% Carignan
- Region: Redwood Valley, California
- Avg Elevation: 722 feet
- Alcohol: 14.2%
