Linden Claret Red Sonoma red currant

red currant

Two thirds of the expansion takes place in French tonneaux and one in cement

which contribute to the wine's distinctive character

stone fruit

and that textbook sangiovese snap—it’s everything we want in a weeknight red and what we’ll be pouring all holiday season

Linden Claret Red Sonoma red currantVintage Winter ended early as March warmed and quickly initiating a very early bud break. From early April to early May we were on frost alert with many close calls. May 9 (Mothers Day) finally nipped Chardonnay and Merlot vines resulting in reduced yields. Cooler than average April and May also slowed vine development, but a warm streak in June allowed for good flowering and berry set. A hot, dry mid July slowed vine growth at just the right time.