Biodynamic, Butler Ranch Vineyard ‘The Butler’ 2016 750ml
Butler Ranch Vineyard Mendocino County, California 77% Syrah, 15% Petite Sirah, 7% Mourvedre, 1% Viognier
Certified Biodynamic
About the Producer: At Bonterra, we passionately believe that organic grapes make better wine. Bonterra has been producing wine from 100% organically grown grapes since 1993. All of our grapes are grown using certified organic practices, such as composting, cover crops, and biodiversity. These organic practices produce grapes that offer a quality of fruit and vibrancy of taste that allows us to create wines that express the purity and intensity of each varietal’s unique character. You can taste our natural commitment to producing the wines of great taste and excitement in every sip of Bonterra, which is why we believe our wines are among the very best you’ll experience.
Winery Tasting Notes: Following years of drought throughout California, the 2016 vintage brought much-needed winter rains. April marked the first bud break, with a subsequently mild growing season ushering in an early harvest. Reflecting thoughtful farming practices, our biodynamically grown fruit delivered notable depth of flavor in 2016. Complex flavors of black currant, plums, black pepper and mushrooms are layered over herbaceous notes of oregano and bay leaf. The palate is medium-bodied with soft tannins and a lingering finish. The Butler will continue developing layers of character with an additional five to ten years of cellaring.