STYLE

The 2021 Avenius Red reflects a slow stylistic evolution at Linden as we better understand our terroir. We are now making the wines with more restraint and less oak or extraction. Because of the high elevation Avenius Vineyard gives us grapes that have lots of red fruit characteristics, freshness, and moderate alcohol and palate weight.

WINEMAKING

Sorted and destemmed. Fermented warm with gentle pump-overs early and then punch downs once the cap formed. Pressing took place after about 20 to 28 days. The wine was aged for 12 months in once used French oak barrels.. 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Merlot. Bottled January 2023. 1,160 bottles produced. Alcohol 12.9%. Drink now through 2031.