2013 SONOMA COUNTY RED WINE
2013 SONOMA COUNTY RED WINE SONOMA COUNTY RED WINE
Manteo the mighty
SONOMA COUNTY RED WINE
Ruled with wisdom Dwelt in peace beside the waters SONOMA COUNTY RED WINE
Smoked his pipe beneath the pine-tree
Come, he said, the darkness falleth
And she placed the babe in his strong arms M A N T E O
M A N T E O M A N T E O
HISTORY In the 1800s, American Pioneer Wine Growers was the very first company to market wines using intriguing proprietary names that were based on unique stories imbedded in American culture. While using proprietary names is a common practice today, it was quite the innovation in 1906! Today, we’ve taken this spirited approach to the next level by creating a series of four wines that are part of an immersive experience, each wine revealing one part of a mysterious tale that will conclude with the unveiling of our new winery in Geyserville, Sonoma County. Manteo is the second release in the series.
VINTAGE
WINEMAKER NOTES Sonoma County has so many distinct microclimates that when creating a full-bodied red blend like Manteo, we are able to produce a wine of great complexity and character by combining fruit from a range of sub-appellations. For this wine, we looked less to the varietal composition and instead focused on selecting specific lots of wine based on their density, weight, and fruit concentration. Some of the wines provide structure, others extraction, freshness or aromatics, while other lots give the blend fullness on the palate, or natural acidity for balance. Each contributes a certain character, which when married together, give our 2012 many layers of flavors, texture and a solid tannin structure, thus making it robust enough for the warrior it’s named after.
TASTING NOTES The debut vintage of Manteo offers real depth, balance and rich, fragrant flavors of boysenberries, black cherries, and cassis, aromatic spices redolent of pink peppercorns and anise, and distinctive notes of earthy minerals, tobacco leaves and smoky, toasted oak. The tannins are well-integrated even in their youth and the wine’s lushness leads to a long, expressive finish.
WINEMAKING ANALYSIS Appellation: Sonoma County
Blend: 28% Syrah 16% Petit Verdot 16% Cabernet Sauvignon 15% Cabernet Franc
13% PetiteSirah 6% Merlot 4% Malbec 2% Zinfandel
Alcohol: 13.5% Barrel Regimen: 12 months in French oak Suggested Retail: $18
APWG ™ 2015 AMERICAN PIONEER WINE GROWERS, GEYSERVILLE, SONOMA COUNTY, CA WWW.MANTEOWINE.COM
2012 provided excellent weather conditions to create an outstanding vintage. Steady, moderate temperatures carried on throughout the summer free of heat spikes. As we moved into fall, we were fortunate to have no rain, which allowed the fruit to hang on the vines longer for greater concentration and ripeness. At harvest, the fruit had extraordinary richness, optimal balance, wonderful spice aromas and complex flavors.
Manteo the mighty
SONOMA COUNTY RED WINE
Ruled with wisdom Dwelt in peace beside the waters SONOMA COUNTY RED WINE
Smoked his pipe beneath the pine-tree
Come, he said, the darkness falleth
And she placed the babe in his strong arms M A N T E O
M A N T E O M A N T E O
HISTORY In the 1800s, American Pioneer Wine Growers was the very first company to market wines using intriguing proprietary names that were based on unique stories imbedded in American culture. While using proprietary names is a common practice today, it was quite the innovation in 1906! Today, we’ve taken this spirited approach to the next level by creating a series of four wines that are part of an immersive experience, each wine revealing one part of a mysterious tale that will conclude with the unveiling of our new winery in Geyserville, Sonoma County. Manteo is the second release in the series.
VINTAGE
WINEMAKER NOTES Sonoma County has so many distinct microclimates that when creating a full-bodied red blend like Manteo, we are able to produce a wine of great complexity and character by combining fruit from a range of sub-appellations. For this wine, we looked less to the varietal composition and instead focused on selecting specific lots of wine based on their density, weight, and fruit concentration. Some of the wines provide structure, others extraction, freshness or aromatics, while other lots give the blend fullness on the palate, or natural acidity for balance. Each contributes a certain character, which when married together, give our 2012 many layers of flavors, texture and a solid tannin structure, thus making it robust enough for the warrior it’s named after.
TASTING NOTES The debut vintage of Manteo offers real depth, balance and rich, fragrant flavors of boysenberries, black cherries, and cassis, aromatic spices redolent of pink peppercorns and anise, and distinctive notes of earthy minerals, tobacco leaves and smoky, toasted oak. The tannins are well-integrated even in their youth and the wine’s lushness leads to a long, expressive finish.
WINEMAKING ANALYSIS Appellation: Sonoma County
Blend: 28% Syrah 16% Petit Verdot 16% Cabernet Sauvignon 15% Cabernet Franc
13% PetiteSirah 6% Merlot 4% Malbec 2% Zinfandel
Alcohol: 13.5% Barrel Regimen: 12 months in French oak Suggested Retail: $18
APWG ™ 2015 AMERICAN PIONEER WINE GROWERS, GEYSERVILLE, SONOMA COUNTY, CA WWW.MANTEOWINE.COM
2012 provided excellent weather conditions to create an outstanding vintage. Steady, moderate temperatures carried on throughout the summer free of heat spikes. As we moved into fall, we were fortunate to have no rain, which allowed the fruit to hang on the vines longer for greater concentration and ripeness. At harvest, the fruit had extraordinary richness, optimal balance, wonderful spice aromas and complex flavors.
