Las Jaras Wines 2024 'Superbloom' Carbonic Pink Zero Zero, California (Madera Foothills)
Item Number: 21966
UPC: None
Country: USA
Region: California
Sub Region: Central Valley
Appellation/AVA: Madera Foothills
Estate Grown Wine: No
Vintage: 2024
Grape(s): 51% Chenin Blanc / 32% Grenache Noir / 12% Carignan / 5% Viognier
Type: Wine - Rose
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Viticulture: Certified Organic
Soil Type: Rocky or gravelly free-draining soils
Winemaker Notes: "Named for the wildflowers that erupt in the California desert after a generous rainy season, Superbloom is our celebration of transition — from gray skies to golden hours, from winter stillness to full bloom. Now in its seventh vintage, Superbloom remains gloriously hard to define. Deep rosé? Light red? You can call it a nighttime rosé, best opened during the violet hour, that dreamy moment just after sunset when the day gives way to possibility. This wine was born from a wild idea: co-fermenting red and white Rhône varieties from a single vineyard, without any additions or subtractions. Our approach is to use organic grapes from warm areas on rocky or gravelly free-draining soils, allowing the vines to work just a little harder, which brings out intensity and character. This year, we also added a touch of early picked Viognier to lend a bright, zippy lift to the blend—and the result? Our freshest tasting Superbloom yet. The white grapes bring freshness and notes of salted watermelon, rhubarb, and white cherry, while the red grapes add a spicy, herbal edge and gorgeous texture. It finishes clean and mineral, leaving you instantly ready for another sip. We like to call it California Table Wine, but don’t be fooled by the humble name. Superbloom is anything but ordinary. Serve it with food, friends, and a little music—it’s made for summer nights and unplanned moments." - Joel Burt
Vineyard Notes: The Chenin Blanc and Carignan come from the organic-certified Leticia Vineyard in Solano County in Green Valley. The Grenache Noir comes from an organic and regenerative practicing vineyard in Silvaspoons in Lodi. The Viognier comes from practicing organic vineyards in Sanford and Benedict in Sta. Rita Hills.
Winemaking Notes: This is a carbonic co-ferment wine that was made in several tanks, each with a different varietal mix. This is Las Jaras' second vintage using a slightly different winemaking technique. While they used to do an undisturbed cold true-carbonic for 10-14 days, now they perform a couple of days of pumpovers after the 10th day. This makes the wine fresher and more stable. The juice was then pressed and fermented in stainless steel tanks. This new method gives the wine a bit more texture, and the resulting wine has much better clarity, vibrance and chemistry! Once dry, Las Jaras assembled the lots in tank for aging. Primary and malo-lactic fermentation were native. There have been no additions to this wine.