Technical Data
Composition
28% Mourvedre, 26% Grenache, 24% Cinsaut, 19% Counoise, 3% Syrah
Alcohol %
14.8
Acidity
0.520 g/100mL
pH
3.81
Harvest Brix
22.7-26.3
Harvest Date
10/9-10/26/20
Production
1188 cases
Type
Epiphany Wine Co
2020 Inspiration Red
Appellation
Santa Barbara County
Varietal
Red Blend
Wine Enthusiast
92
Jeb Dunnuck
92
Vineyard Sources
75% Rodney’s Vineyard, 23% Camp Four Vineyard both located in the Santa Ynez Valley & 2% Thompson Vineyard located in Los Alamos
Barrel Aging
Aged 21 months in 100% French oak puncheons, of which 32% is new
Cooperage
Ermitage, Gamba, Leroi, Meyrieux
Technical Data
Composition
28% Mourvedre, 26% Grenache, 24% Cinsaut, 19% Counoise, 3% Syrah
Alcohol %
14.8
Acidity
0.520 g/100mL
pH
3.81
Harvest Brix
22.7-26.3
Harvest Date
10/9-10/26/20
Production
1188 cases
Description
Inspiration is red Rhône blend inspired by the outstanding blends produced out of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape region in Southeastern France. The 2020 Inspiration Red is made up of 28% Mourvedre, 26% Grenache, 24% Cinsaut, 19% Counoise and 3% Syrah with the majority of the fruit coming from our estate Vineyard, Rodney's.
It's an approachable wine with a medium body, fresh fruit characteristics and smooth finish. On the nose you'll find inviting aromas of strawberry, black cherry, dried herbs, cinnamon, vanilla, caramel and nutmeg. Bright red fruit flavors, vanilla and baking spices grace the palate.
Inspiration Red will pair well with a wide variety of foods, from grilled steak & lamb, to stews and rich seafood dishes.
