Toño's Gate

Wine Details for 2022 Toño's Gate, Red Wine, California

Variety: 36% Valdiguié, 20% Sangiovese, 17% Mourvèdre, 10% Zinfandel, 10% Cabernet Pfeffer, and 7% Grüner Veltliner.

Vintage: 2022

Wine Style: Red

Bottle Format: 750 ml

Winemaker: Bertus van Zyl

Production Details

Fermentation Vessel: Oak

Fermentation Details: Whole bunch

Oak Program: New French

Malolactic Fermentation: no

Technical Information

Alcohol Content: 13.1

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Light red

Aromatics: Tart cherry, cinnamon, clove, cardamom, and a hint of white pepper.

Palate and Structure: Bright acidity carries notes of cherry and red fruit, balanced by light tannins.

Serving Suggestions

Ageing Potential: 2032

Serving Temperature: Room temperature to slightly chilled.

Food Pairings: Chana Masala, Grilled Mahi Mahi Tacos, Cheese & Charcuterie.

Brand Positioning: Like a secret surf spot, Toño's Gate invites you to explore its depths. This Valdiguié-dominant red evokes the untamed allure of Baja's coastal treasures—rugged, raw, and untouched—like the perfect wave that awaits discovery.

Story: Whole-bunch fermentation adds herbal complexity and silky tannins. Diverse vineyard sources, with their mix of loamy volcanic, sandstone, and decomposed granite soils, contribute to the wine's layered complexity.