Ellison Estate Vineyard, “Barbara Ann” Red 2019, Stowe, VT

This natural red wine from Vermont is medium bodied made of 100% Marquette grapes with notes of plum, pine, and spice – exciting and delicious.

COUNTRY: United State of America (USA)

STATE: VT

APPELLATION (AVA): Grand Isle

REGION: Lake Champlain Islands

VINEYARDS: Ellison Estate

VINTAGE: 2020

GRAPES: 100% Marquette

SOIL: Clay

PRACTICE: Natural

VINIFICATION: Native yeast fermentation, unfined, minimal intervention, minimal added sulfites

STYLE: Still

COLOR: Deep ruby

BODY: Medium (5-6)

TASTE: Dry

PRIMARY AROMAS: Pine sap, black currant, plum spices, apothecary shop

FLAVOR: Tart plum, pleasant acidic finish

FORMAT: 750 ml

ALCOHOL: 14%

SERVICE AND SUGGESTION: This pairs well with a grilled steak or summer vegetables on the barbecue.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER: 
Kendra and Rob Knapik founded Ellison Estate Vineyard in 2018 when they purchased an abandoned vineyard on a 50-acre farm in Grand Isle, Vermont. With their three young children in tow, the Knapik family lives on the farm during the growing season. Together with a small team, including sheep that are integral to the process, they grow the grapes, make the wine, and run the business. Kendra and Rob are working to restore the land’s health using organic and biodynamic farming practices and have a strong commitment to regenerative agriculture. At harvest, the grapes are processed in the family’s basement winery in Stowe.