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Nick Goldschmidt - Fidelity 2016
- Producer Goldschmidt Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- Appellation Alexander Valley
- UPC 8-32095-00914-5
Vintage
It felt more like a normal year in Sonoma County in 2016. After years of drought, the water table got renewed to full capacity by the long winter rains. Bud break came a bit early despite a cool spring. A very mild summer followed and ripening was slow and steady. We didn’t get the normal high heat in July and August, which provided for a longer hang times for the grapes. The clusters filled out nicely and the berries grew to normal sizes. Some unseasonably cool temperatures in mid-September put the brakes on harvest, but only temporarily, allowing us to free up some tank space. The yields were down just a bit but the flavors and concentrations are stellar.
Tasting notes
Bright ruby red; red cherry and red raspberry aromas with traces of chocolate and french vanilla. Bright and well-structured with red fruit flavors and mint in the finish.
Technical data
Vintage: 2016
Release Date: February 2018
Varietal: 82% Merlot
15% Petit Verdot
3% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard: Crazy Creek
Yield: 3.0 tons per acre
pH: 3.62
Titratable Acidity: 6.3g/L
Alc %: 14.3
Aging: 12 months
Barrels: 15% new French Oak
Release Date: February 2018
Varietal: 82% Merlot
15% Petit Verdot
3% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard: Crazy Creek
Yield: 3.0 tons per acre
pH: 3.62
Titratable Acidity: 6.3g/L
Alc %: 14.3
Aging: 12 months
Barrels: 15% new French Oak
Wine
nother marvelous red from veteran winemaker Nick Goldschmidt. Fidelity is a Bordeaux-styled wine that is rich, smooth, and perfect for casual dining. Fidelity will surprise you with its great taste! Nick Goldschmidt knows all the great spots for growing Cabernet and Merlot in the Alexander Valley. He has farmed The Crazy Creek Estate for over 25 years and just loves the quality of fruit, vintage after vintage. In this blend, Merlot offers a round and silky mouthfeel, Cabernet Sauvignon provides structure, and Petit Verdot gives tannin, color, and flavor. Few winemakers offer such quality for the price.
