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Birdhorse Wines Valdiguié, Suisun Valley, California 2023

VALDIGUIE and OTHER
ORGANIC FARMING
$36.00

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ABOUT THIS WINE

Birdhorse Wines, founded by partners Corinne Rich and Katie Rouse, is committed to crafting innovative and delicious California wines, focusing on uncommon varietals like Valdiguié. Their mission is to bring adventure, diversity, and rediscovery to California wines.

  • WINEMAKER: Corinne Rich & Katie Rouse
  • FARMING: Practicing Organic
  • VARIETY: 100% Valdiguié
  • TERROIR: Sourced from the Back Road Vineyard in the Suisun Valley AVA, planted in the early 1990s. The vineyard features Brentwood clay-loam soil, contributing to the wine's unique character.
  • VINIFICATION: Native yeast fermentation conducted through three separate methods:
    • 100% whole cluster in stainless steel
    • 40% whole cluster in stainless steel
    • Fully destemmed in neutral barrels
    • The lots were racked and blended after five months.
  • AGING: Aged in neutral vessels to preserve the varietal's fresh and fruity characteristics.
  • TASTING NOTES: This wine showcases vibrant aromas and flavors of blueberries, raspberries, and other juicy red fruits, offering a fresh and approachable profile.
  • FOOD PAIRINGS: Pairs well with grilled poultry, charcuterie, light pasta dishes, and fresh salads.

Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge that we are on the unceded ancestral homelands of the Ramaytush Ohlone (the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula) and the Wappo & Miwok (the original inhabitants of Napa County).