Grant Station Carignane 2018
Back when trains were king, Foppiano Vineyards had several of its own rail tankers dedicated to transporting wine from the winery in Healdsburg back to the East Coast. The tankers were loaded on a special railway spur called “Grant Station” along the Northwestern Pacific Railroad. Our Carignane vineyard now grows near where the station once stood and therefore carries the name of “Grant Station”. It is consistently the last lot of grapes harvested off our Estate Vineyard. The vineyard block is just over 2 acres and usually yields about 5 tons total. Per usual for this cuvee you can tell this will be delicious upon first whiff. Santa Rosa plum, lilac, shiitake mushrooms and roasted Aleppo pepper in the nose give way to juicy flavors of fresh plum, dark cherry, blackberry tart, toasted coriander and grilled meat. The luscious, soft tannins lead to a vanilla and rose petal flecked velvety finish that very slowly fades away.
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15-20 yearsVineyard
Foppiano VineyardAlc. %
14.5%| Cases Produced | 270 |
|---|---|
| Sustainable | Yes |
| Closure | Natural |
| Bottle Size | Standard |
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Foppiano Vineyards
Founded in 1896 by Giovanni Foppiano, Foppiano Vineyards is one of Sonoma County’s oldest continually-operated, family-owned wineries. Our family has supplied northern California with wine for over a century, surviving Prohibition in the 1920s by selling home winemaking kits. Five generations later we believe that through the strength of our family, community and a commitment to quality, our traditions can be maintained and thrive. We’re proud to be one of the founding members of the Russian River Valley AVA, and continue to enjoy the fruits of our hardworking Italian heritage.
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