2021 Piedrasassi Rim Rock Syrah, Arroyo Grande Valley, USA Quinta da Muradella 1979 L'Encantada Lous Mouracs Armagnac

1979 L'Encantada Lous Mouracs Armagnac Tenareze

AGING: Aged seven months in three different vessels: 86% stainless steel tank

100% Espadeiro from a single parcel (‘Horta’) of 40-year-old vines in the town of Vilariño

then fermented and aged in 600L demi-muid and 1500L foudres (with a small amount in stainless steel)

Given “Longarico” is a joint project between two friends

2021 Piedrasassi Rim Rock Syrah, Arroyo Grande Valley, USA Quinta da Muradella 1979 L'Encantada Lous Mouracs Armagnac100% Syrah Rim Rock Vineyard (San Luis Obispo Coast AVA) Planted in 1988 on own rooted vines (grafted from Chardonnay) Chamise Shaly Loam soils Hand harvested Native yeast fermentation Fermented in concrete 18 months in neutral French oak (12 months in barrique 6 months puncheon) 452 cases produced 12. 4% ABV