Once & Future 2019 Contra Costa County Mataro

This comes from a site that where the vines were planted on sandy soils and has the benefit of being rare own rooted vines, planted in the 1880s. The nose shows a wonderful mix of dark cherry, a touch of baking spice and oak, and a light floral lift. The palate has the presence one would expect in a old vine wine, very well balanced by good acidity and a mix of red and black fruits, sweet oak, and a nice spice mix to finish. D&M Tasting Notes

Once and Future Wine Company is a return to the original vision I had for Ravenswood so many years ago. A project that specializes in wines from special vineyards made with a sensitivity to place and in a style that I personally love and believe in. Wines that force me to dust off the old redwood vats and get out a new punch down tool (my original is in the Smithsonian), wines that dye my hands that harvest shade of black/purple and sometimes force me to take an additional Advil some mornings. In short-wines of sweat, exertion, and love. Joel Peterson, Wine Maker and Owner