Authentically Californian in spirit, Archipel expresses the greatness of the ancient Mayacamas Mountain soils in a truly contemporary wine style. Bold and assertive with an approachable velvety texture, Archipel delivers vibrant plum and spice flavors enhanced by French and American oak barrel aging.
One of the primary winemaking techniques used is called "cold soak". Instead of fermenting the grapes immediately after harvest, fruit is placed in stainless steel tanks and held for 5-6 days at a temperature of 44 degrees Fahrenheit. This period of cold soaking allows grape skins to maintain contact with the juice for deep color and flavor extraction, controlling the release of angular tannins.
From each vintage, Archipel releases one limited edition Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc grapes.
Order 6-11 bottles and receive a 10% discount on your order
Order 12+ bottles and receive a 20% discount on your order
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