Arrowsmith La Flechette 2020 - Bottle
Spring 2020 brought lockdowns and heavy rain, followed by a long hot Summer. Our vines thrived, producing beautiful fruit that was ripened by some of the highest temperatures ever recorded in this region.
Blackcurrant and black cherry notes, a touch of spice, and gentle tannins make this a versatile and easy drinking red blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot. Grown at our home and harvested by us by hand on October 16, 2020, on our tiny 3/4 of an acre backyard vineyard.
Destemmed and crushed at the winery prior to fermentation. 14 months in neutral French oak. Bottled Jan 2022
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Varietal | Bordeaux blend |
| Varietal Composition | Cabernet Sauvignon 75%
Merlot 25% |
| Appellation | Santa Ynez Valley AVA |
| Vineyard | Arrowsmith Vineyard |
| Alcohol | 14.80% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
| State of Origin | California |
| Artificially Carbonated | No |
| Sparkling Wine | No |
This fruit was farmed at our tiny 3/4 acre backyard vineyard, 3 miles from Solvang. We just managed to harvest sufficient fruit to make just one barrel of this wine!
