Folk Machine 2023 Gamay Noir Arroyo Secco AVA

We planted/grafted these vines with the Chesboro family at Cedar Lane in Arroyo Seco going on about 10 year ago now. There is a total of about 4 acres, some planted new and some grafted on old rootstock. Originally, our plan was to make red wine, but the vines got off to a slow start and in year 4, we made rose to harvest earlier and give the vines a break. Turned out really well so we basically kept making rose with the full production until 2023 when we made a little bit of red as well. Soils there are typical for the area, very sandy/alluvial and temps are generally moderate with wind. A lot like Carneros in the North. 

At the winery, 50% whole cluster in the fermenter, fermented till dry, then pressed to neutral 500L puncheons. Aged on the lees, then racked about a month before bottling. Bottled unfiltered and unfined. 

 – winemaker's notes

Total production - 165 cases