2018 Bistué Cellars 'Blackswift' Rhône Blend

A blend of 43% Syrah, 38% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon from Winters. Cluster sorting in the field and at the winery, eliminating all non-desired components. Dry ice is used after destemming to prevent early fermentation. At the winery, the grapes are fermented in bins with multiple daily punch-downs. Aged 6 months in 300L French oak barrels (20% new, 30% second-use and 50% neutral). 15% alcohol. 

Tasting Notes

Full bodied and rich without sacrificing elegance. This wine has a nose loaded with berry compote and subtle black olive. On the palate these elements continue to mesh perfectly with fresh acidity and smooth tannin structure. A delicate smattering of spice closes the wine and leaves a long lingering finish.

About Bistué Cellars

Bistué Cellars was born out of passion for exploring different wine regions and creating cool and remarkable wines. It all started in 2014 as a fun side project by winemaker Carolina Bistué and her family, but soon became a core part of the Bistué’s Wine Bridge portfolio. After earning her Masters in Viticulture and Enology at UC Davis, Carolina Bistué worked at La Perla del Priorat in D.O.Q. Priorat, Spain and at Paul Hobbs’ Viña Cobos in Mendoza, Argentina. Carolina believes in minimal-intervention winemaking and that great wines start in the vineyard. The care of the vines should focus on allowing them to express their terroir. Blackswifts are migratory birds that travel thousands of miles every year and are very selective of their nesting locations, often choosing unexpected and unique places. Inspired by these fascinating birds, Blackswift Cellars was born out of a passion for exploring different wine regions and creating remarkable wines.