2023 Desire Lines Evangelho Red Wine

Own-rooted, 1890s-planted vines in over thirty feet of pure sand: this is Evangelho. These sandy soils imbue the wines with distinctively suave and fine-grained tannins, and the vineyard’s location in the San Joaquin River Delta balances warm summer sun with an onrush of coastal winds that begin a little before lunchtime each day. In 2023, the extended growing season at Evangelho Vineyard allowed for additional hang-time on the vine, which brings an entirely new dimension of richness and intensity to the wine. The wine is still fresh and focused, with cherry liqueur and blood orange soaring from the glass accented by rose petal, mint, and cedar, but with extra fruit weight on the palate. It’s a bit like someone tipped in an extra bit of demi-glace while making a pan sauce. This is without a doubt our best wine from Evangelho Vineyard yet – an iconic wine from an iconic vineyard.

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