2013 Skinner Eighteen Sixty-one

Estate: Skinner Vineyards
Region: El Dorado, Sierra Foothills, California, United States of America
Vineyards: Stoney Creek, White Oak Flats and Fenaughty Vineyards

Tasting Note:June 28, 2017

Deep mix of garnet and ruby red. Layered nose with a savory attack, spices, white pepper, a little bit of sweet spices and a touch perfumey. Strong acidity and medium tannins (6.5/10), needs to balance out a tad. Dark fruits on the attack with some dark spices, and some savory notes like gravel, dirt and black pepper. Medium body but almost rich in texture. Dry and long finish.

Made up of 46% Grenache, 20% Mourvédre, 20% Syrah, 13% Counoise and 1% Viognier. Aged for 21 months in 90% neutral French oak and 10% new French oak. Only 231 cases produced.

Drink Dates:

2017 till 2024.

Rating:

88 Points.

Price Point:

$$ - Sample provided by the winery. Release price is $32.00.

Skinner Vineyards, Eighteen Sixty-One, Rhone Blend, Red Wine, El Dorado, Sierra Foothills, California, United States of AmericaGreg Ballington2013, Skinner Vineyards, Eighteen Sixty-One, Rhone Blend, Red Wine, Red Blend, 88 Points, $$, El Dorado, Sierra Foothills, United States of America, California, Chris PittengerComment