McCall Corchaug Estate 'Ben's Blend' North Fork of Long Island 2014 SAINT JOSEPH introducing a mechanical process for

introducing a mechanical process for aeration and to encourage microorganisms

large oak barrel

But vigneron Jonathan Sack also bottles a Cassis rosé each year

The fruit was hand-harvested in one morning and brought back to the winery where the fruit was placed into an open top stainless steel fermenter

McCall Corchaug Estate 'Ben's Blend' North Fork of Long Island 2014 SAINT JOSEPH introducing a mechanical process forThis blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot sees 18 months in French oak. The result is a rounded, nicely plump wine replete with ripe red plum, cherry, menthol, coffee, damp herbs and clove. Smooth tannins and bright acidity meet a gentle seam of bitter cocoa, which hold all the fruit tones in place through the toasty finish.