Arbois La Capitaine Rouge 2022 Uva Rara 100% Merlot from Willow Creek

100% Merlot from Willow Creek vineyards in Humboldt County

Funky and dry Pét Nat made from an even blend of juice from apples and red grapes

These two grapes are clones of the same progenitor with the Primitivo staying about 10 days ahead of the Zinfandel with regards to ripeness

and layered complexity

It's almost like you're tasting the mountain with this wine and is a wonderful Etna experience

Arbois La Capitaine Rouge 2022 Uva Rara 100% Merlot from Willow CreekFrom the biodynamically farmed La Capitaine plot in Arbois, this cuve blends 70% Pinot Noir, 25% Poulsard, and 5% Trousseau. The grapes are hand harvested and fully destemmed, with a three week maceration and gentle pump overs using native yeasts. Aged for 18 months in large oak foudres, then bottled with a light silica clay filtration. This is a deeply expressive red Jura wine with both freshness and structure.