Red Wine

Tre Cuvée (2003) – Syrah/Sangiovese Blend
Mendocino

This wine originates from three vineyards, two in Mendocino County and one in the Russian River Valley Appellation. Hence, the Danish word Tre (English – three. The name DuNah is of Danish origin.) In decreasing percentages the wine is composed of Syrah, Sangiovese, Carignane, and a tad of Gewurztraminer (for civility).

The deep, dark, and purple color associates with aromas of black fruits, a black cherry core with a frame of smoked meats, fresh roasted coffee beans and cedar box around the edges. Very slight hints of cocoa powder, black pepper and Asian spices develop as the wine aerates in the glass. The Syrah provides the backbone and roast meat quality, the Sangiovese the fruit, the old-vine dry farmed Carignane the cocoa and spice, and the Gewurz for smoothness.

Flavors enhance the larger-than-life structure with broad, powerful yet spreading (rather than attacking) tannins that balance well against the deep, dark fruit and well-placed acid balance. Late palate echoes the chocolate seen on the nose, with a distinct impression of red cherries left in the mouth . . . long after the wine is gone.

This wine was 2-1/2 years in the barrel to fit it into the elegant DuNah style.

14.2% alcohol
409 cases produced

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