Ossum Epiphanea 2021

Lambrusco-like in colour, the Epiphanea opens with bright red fruit aromas and a hint of sun-baked pebbles. Light-bodied but deceptively complex on the palate, it offers soft fruit tannins married with savoury notes of dried herbs and faint salinity. The mid-palate brings cassis and cola, while the finish fades slowly, leaving behind delightful candied cranberry and dried cherry.

Sourced from Alder Springs Vineyard — a 6,000-acre ranch in Northern Mendocino, just 10 miles from the Pacific Ocean, ranging from 1,700 to 2,700 feet of elevation. Only around 140 acres are planted, with a focus on exceptional Rhône red and white varietals.

• Blend: Marsanne 25%, Grenache 22%, Picpoul 17%, Mourvèdre 16%, Cinsault 7%, Syrah 6%, Counoise 4%, Roussanne 3%
• Region: Mendocino County, California
• Vineyard: Alder Springs, 1,700–2,700ft elevation
• Vintage: 2021