2023 Chaos Theory Red Blend
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Notes
Eye
Deep garnet core, ruby rim.Nose
White flowers, fresh cut herbs, bright Bing cherry followed by cola, clove, and vanilla. Secondary traces of tobacco, powdered cocoa, and dried citrus peel.Palate
Deep and rich with ripe red and black fruit and a supple, polished texture. Hints of cocoa, baking spice, and subtle savoriness emerge mid-palate, with balanced acidity and fine tannins carrying through to a long, smooth finish.Cellar life
Drink now through 2036. -
Background
Chaos Theory began as a one-off (and back then irreverent) blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel that David created for our first participation in the annual Premiere Napa Valley trade auction some 15+ years ago. Over the years, it become a shape-shifter, each vintage its own unique blend reflecting the nature of our journey in the world of wine — a constant adventure that reminds us year in and year out that no matter how random or chaotic conditions may seem, amidst the mayhem there is reason, if not always rhyme… and from each season, great wine. For this vintage no. 18, produced from fruit sustainably farmed in Sonoma Valley, Chaos Theory comes of age, moving stylistically in the direction of a Bordeaux-style blend.
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Tech
- Composition
26% Cabernet Franc
23% Cabernet Sauvignon
23% Zinfandel
22% Merlot
6% Barbera - Appellation
Sonoma Valley - Barrel Aging
10 months in 30% new oak, 50/50 French/American - Alc. by vol.
14.5%
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