Preface is a new Skipstone wine made by Philippe Melka. The grapes are sourced from their hillside vineyards on the Mayacamas range, located in the southeast portion of the Alexander Valley. Farmed sustainably and certified organic, grapes were all handfarmed, hand-harvested at night to preserve freshness and integrity of the grapes.
Skipstone Preface 2018 Proprietary Red, Alexander Valley
GGWC 74.99
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The 2018 Preface Proprietary Red blend offers up a gorgeous scents of preserves, blueberries with hints of cloves, star anise, and roses. The bright palate is lush and full-bodied, rich and captivating with an appealing structure of well balanced fruit culminating with silky grained tannins and pleasing flavors that finish very long and pleasantly. Preface is a Merlot-dominated Bordeaux Blend made by Philippe Melka, rounded with the addition of both Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon (10%) for structure and aromatic expression. Only 175 cases were produced.
Winemaker Notes: “This Cabernet Sauvignon dominant Bordeaux blend incorporates all four red varieties on our estate: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, and Cabernet Franc. 2018 was a cooler vintage than average throughout the entire growing season, which allowed for long hangtimes – a combination that yielded wines of full flavor ripeness, moderate alcohols and mouthfeel, and beautifully vibrant aromatics. Bright red fruits interwoven with fresh violets and a hint of cedar interwoven pop from the glass. Red cherry and raspberry form the core of this wine’s bursting blend of flavors. A touch lighter than the rest of the Skipstone wines, Preface has a medium body, yet displays the classic Skipstone vineyard characteristics: purity of fruit, density, and freshness. “
Jeb Dunnuck: An outstanding wine based on two-thirds Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, and the rest Malbec and Cabernet Franc, the 2018 Preface Proprietary Red reveals a healthy purple hue as well as medium-bodied notes of darker berries, cedarwood, spice, and earth. The entry-level wine of the estate, it’s upfront and charming, has a solid sense of elegance, and should last well for at least 7-8 years or more.
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