The Fiend 2021
by Tooth & Nail Wine Co
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Thunderous fruit flavors paired with a deeply saturating mouthfeel
Grapes: Malbec (77%), Petite Sirah (16%), Cabernet Sauvignon (7%)
Aromas: Black fruit, savory herbs, graphite
Flavors: Red currant, cake batter, dark caramel
Texture: Rich tannins with a supple finish
Aging: Aged on the lees for 12 months in French oak barriques
Vineyard: From our sustainably grown Paso Robles vineyards
A night-harvested provocative blend of Malbec (77%), Petite Sirah (16%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (7%), it exhibits a classic Malbec signature of thunderous black fruit supported by hints of purple flower, savory herb and graphite. The mouthfeel is deep and saturated with densely layered flavors of red currant, black cherry and blackberry. Hints of vanilla-caramel and newly toasted French oak join polished tannins on a rich supple finish.
The 2021 vintage of The Fiend comes from some of our favorite vineyards in Paso Robles. After night harvesting, each vineyard block was destemmed and fermented separately in a mix of vessels. Primary fermentation spanned 7-10 days until each lot achieved ideal phenolic composition.
After pressing, the wines were barreled down for the balance of fermentation and aging. The individual lots were aged on the lees for 12 months in French oak barriques (25% new oak). The final blend was then assembled and raised for three months in stainless steel tanks prior to being bottled unfiltered.
Complimentary shipping is offered with orders of $100+ within the U.S., excluding Alaska and Hawaii. For express orders, fees are determined by speed, weight and destination. Please note, someone 21+ must sign for wine deliveries.
Weather conditions (extreme heat or freezing temperatures) create challenges for shipping wine. If the forecast temperatures at the shipping address are a concern, your order may be delayed. If you would like your order shipped regardless of weather conditions, please email service@toothandnailwine.com
Unfortunately at this time we are unable to ship to the following states:
Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma (on-site only), Rhode Island (on-site only), South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia.
Sustainability is at the core of what we do. It is our way of doing right by the land that gives us so much. It also means being a good steward of our people, community, and winery culture.
- We farm our vineyards with organic practices
- We utilize hand labor for weed abatement as an alternative to herbicides
- We practice deficit irrigation as a means to conserve water and heighten fruit quality
- We pledge 1% of profits to “1% for the Planet” — a global initiative to benefit the environment and help grow a better world
The Fiend 2021
“This is a wine I am not willing to share.”
Joe, Wine Lover
Winemaker's Pairings
Jeremy Leffert – Director of Winemaking
Eating
Grilled pork chops
Listening to
"Take it Easy" by The Eagles
Reading
"World Made By Hand" by James Howard Kunstler
Watching
Nightcrawler
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