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District Series 2021

Blue Boots Red Blend

Atlas Peak District
Napa Valley
$54.40 CLUB
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It’s not uncommon to see our winemaker Kim Nicholls rocking her iconic blue boots. This unique Blue Boots bottling celebrates Kim’s creative spirit; always a blend from one singular Napa Valley AVA, but never the same year to year. For the 2021 Atlas Peak vintage, a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon yields a bouquet of plum, raspberry, violets, and brown sugar leading to juicy blackberry and anise flavors on a bright finish.

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2021 Blue Boots Red Blend bottle

Wine Specs

vintage

2021

Bottling Date

August 2023

Release Date

March 2024

Alcohol %

14

Varietal Composition

56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot

Fermentation

100% Stainless Steel
17 Days Skin Contact

Aging

21 Months in French Oak
45% New

 

Atlas Peak’s high-altitude vineyards on rugged volcanic soils, produce bold structure and intense flavors, shaped by the mountain’s cool breezes and sun-drenched slopes.

KIMBERLEE NICHOLLS, WINEMAKER

Atlas Peak AVA

  • One of Napa Valley’s highest elevation AVAs, ranging from 1400-2600′ feet above sea level.
  • The soils in Atlas Peak are predominantly volcanic, which are well-drained and relatively low in fertility. This type of soil stresses the vines, resulting in smaller grape clusters with intense flavors and high tannin levels.
  • Due to its higher elevation, the area experiences more sunlight and less fog than the valley floor, leading to a longer growing season.