Chertok Wines Midrash Vermont Red NV
Grape: Frontenac Noir, Marquette, cider apples from Windfall Orchard.
Vineyard Size: 6 acres
Soil: Vergennes rocky clay, slate, and pockets of Farmington loam
Average Age of Vines: Estate vines planted 2021
Farming: Undervine scythe work, homemade liquid manures
Harvest: By hand
Winemaking: Whole cluster, food tread grapes, milled grapes added near the end of grape fermentation, punchdowns and two more months of fermentation.
Aging: Polyethylene eggs for 8 months on gross lees.
Fining: none
Filtration: none
Added S02: none
By The Bottle
Country
USA
Region
Vermont
Style
Red
Producer
Chertok Wines
Farming Practices
Whole Cluster Fermentation
Grapes
Hybrid Red Grapes, Farmstead Apples
Food Pairings
Hamburgers, Charcuterie, Aged Cheese, Grilled Vegetables
Characteristics
Juicy, Extroverted, Rustic, Textured