King Family Vineyards Mountain Plains Red - 2022 (750ml)

Our winemaking process begins with meticulous hand-selection of our estate grown fruit. Following destemming, the wines undergo a lengthy maceration—four to eight weeks—in open-top, concrete fermentation tanks. This careful process extracts vibrant color, robust tannins, and concentrated flavors. After pressing, the wines are aged individually for 22 months in new oak barrels from the Tronçais forest in Central France, chosen to impart refined tannins and a seamlessly integrated oak profile. The final blend is then further aged to ensure harmonious melding of the varieties. This wine's rich texture, dense complexity, and powerful structure promise exceptional aging potential.

This wine displays dense, ripe fruit characteristics, including black currant, plum, and red cherry, alongside graphite and violet aromas. Firm tannins provide structure, while prominent oak spice and vanilla contribute to a rich palate. Lifting acidity keeps the wine vibrant, leading to a long, lingering finish. 

Chosen for the 2026 Monticello Cup Case - Wine Makers Notes