2020 LAFAYETTE

Tasting Notes

LAFFAYETTE is a well balanced intense, deep red wine with delightful aromas of red berries. On the palate, taste bright strawberry, dark cherry fruit and nice middle tannins. Creamy spice, leather and tobacco notes come through to a dry finish.

Winemaker's Notes

LAFFAYETTE is a dry red crafted from maréchal foch grapes grown in our vineyard. Our “Foch” consistently ripens with a beautiful balance of sugar and acidity. The 2020 LAFFAYETTE was aged in French oak for 10 months before bottling. We pair our foch with roasted red meats, grilled salmon or halibut, and roasted duck. It also nicely complements our favorite dark chocolates. Serve LAFFAYETTE at cool room temperature.

A Touch of History

Our LAFFAYETTE is named to pay respect to Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, the French general who became one of George Washington’s most trusted lieutenants and a hero of the American Revolution. While Lafayette was not present for the 1777 Battles of Saratoga, his efforts along with the Colonial Army’s success at Saratoga were pivotal in bringing France into the Revolution as allies of the fledgling United States.

A glass of LAFAYETTE can lead to a pivotal discovery that fine wines can be crafted from hybrid grapes.

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