Nose
Fresh berry fruits, black pepper, subtle oak
Growing Conditions
Underdog is 100% Gamay Noir from our Stony Point vineyard.
Bottling
Bottled unfiltered.
Winemaking
My brother and I remember the crunch of leaves on the playground and the crisp fall air tingling our noses. Taking turns, we helped one another gain momentum toward the ultimate swing experience … the UNDERDOG.
rapes are handpicked then crushed, and the wine is fermented on skins. At the end of fermentation, the wine is pressed and racked to barrel. Full malolactic fermentation, and ageing for 8 months in 25% new french oak and 75% second and third fill barrels.
Barrel aged in a variety of oak vessels this wine is medium bodied, fruit forward and vibrant. Styled as an underdog red wine, we believe Gamay is right for Northern Michigan, and capable of reaching great heights.
Residual Sugar: 0.2%
Aging
8 months in 25% new french oak and 75% second and third fill barrels.
Appearance
Delicate color
