2021 Veronica Ortega 'Cobrana', Bierzo, Spain Stranahan's This is a generous terroir

This is a generous terroir resulting in a round

then aged in neutral French oak for 8 months

and 777 clonesHarmony Lane Vineyard (Sonoma Coast AVA)Planted in 2004 between Graton and Occidental RidgeGoldridge sandy loam soilsHand-harvested50% whole clusterNative yeast fermentationDaily punch downs for 3 weeksAged 15 months in French oak (25% new)25 ppm SO2 at bottling13

the semi-crazed expression on the scotty-boy

rolling hills of Le Marche

2021 Veronica Ortega 'Cobrana', Bierzo, Spain Stranahan's This is a generous terroir75% Menca with the remaining 15% local grapes (Palomino Fino, Godello, Doa Blanca with Alicante Bouschet and Estaladia), as commonly done in this region. Some of the vines are upwards of 90+ years old. All are farmed organically and harvested by hand. Whole cluster fermentation with indigenous yeasts and extended skin contact in large open 5,000L wood tanks (a local, old style for this region). Malo and aging are done for 12 months in 1,500L clay