2020 Alicante Bouschet, Thaddeus Vineyard
Savor Ursa’s first release of rich and decadent Alicante Bouschet. Alicante Bouschet is a teinturier grape which means the flesh is red instead of clear like most wine grapes. Lovers of rich, fruit-forward red wines will be delighted.
In Stock
Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
Alicante Bouschet
Appellation
Sierra Foothills
Harvest Date
October 8, 2020
Sugar
24.8 brix
Aging
18 months in 50% neutral, 50% French oak
Bottling Date
May 2022
Alcohol %
14.8
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Luxardo cherry, vanilla, black raspberry, juniper berry
Awards
Gold/91 Points – 2024 Foothill Wine Competition; Gold – 2023 Amador County Fair; Silver/84 Points – 2023 Orange County Fair
Food Pairing Notes
Texas brisket, pulled pork, carne asada, aged cheeses, roasted pig or lamb, grilled veggies, chocolate cake
Production
100 cases