Description

Threadcount Red Blend

Throughout California’s most noteworthy coastal growing regions, vines from young to old, we were able to select from a broad array of terroirs giving us the luxury of blending a red that defies the norms.  As THREADCOUNT is commonly known, it is the sum of the threads and weft of a fabric, denoting its texture.

With this red wine, we have taken an approach that takes the sum of the phenols against the natural acidity to create the most balanced and enjoyable red wine, with no holds barred.  This inaugural blend is handcrafted by Joe Wagner, a fifth-generation Napa Valley winemaker.

The Winemaker

A fifth generation napa valley winemaker, Joe Wagner has been immersed in every aspect of the wine industry his entire life. Learning the ropes from his father Chuck Wagner, who co-founded Caymus Vineyards with his parents in 1972, Joe gained a love for viticulture and winemaking.

When Joe established Belle Glos vineyard-designated Pinot Noirs with his father in 2001, he took a different approach to vineyard decisions and winemaking than the traditional Burgundian philosophy. Joe threw off wine conventions by establishing his philosophy of “Go With Your Palate,” a simple way of empowering people to drink what they enjoy and not be swayed by others. The style was rich and opulent for a Pinot Noir, and the voluptuous red wax-dipped bottles drove the point home.

Since starting his own company in 2014, Joe has launched a portfolio of successful new wines at $20 and up, each with a distinct slant towards his personal style. Joe takes a hands-on approach to cultivation, winemaking, and design with each of his brands, which includes Belle Glos, Elouan, Napa Valley Quilt, Böen, and others.

Winemaking

The grapes were harvested early in the morning so the fruit would arrive at the winery while still cool in order to preserve the vineyard-fresh flavors. After de-stemming the berries, the fruit was cryo-extracted and then cold-soaked to soften the skins and allow for ideal extraction. During fermentation in a combination of closed and open-top stainless-steel fermenters, punch-downs and pump-overs were preformed to extract color, tannins, keeping temperatures low to build mouthfeel and maximize flavors. Finally, the wines are aged in 50% new French oak for between 12-16 months. Then the wine underwent malolactic fermentation and was racked every 6 months before the final blend was complete.

Tasting

Threadcount Red Blend features a dark cherry color with scarlet red highlights. Complex aromas of black raspberry, milk chocolate, and soft hints of sweet cedar. The palate if full of bold flavors, prominently boysenberry pie, sugar cookie, and toffee lead to subtle notes of strawberry jam and baking spice. The balanced and complex tannin structure creates a long-lasting enjoyable finish.

Threadcount Red Blend Notes To Your Senses:

• APPEARANCE: Dark cherry with scarlet red highlights
• AROMA: Complex aromas of black raspberry, milk chocolate, and soft hints of sweet cedar
• TASTE: Bold flavors of boysenberry pie, sugar cookie, and toffee lead to subtle notes of strawberry jam and baking spice
• FINISH: Complex and balanced
• ABV: 14.7%