COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
PRODUCER
William Patrick Evelyn
REGION
Rapel Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Tumuñan Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah 2021 is a red wine from the Colchagua Valley, Chile, produced by William Patrick Evelyn's Viña Tumuñan. Founded in 2012, the winery is situated at a high elevation of 720 meters, a location significant for its potential to produce concentrated grapes. The name 'Tumuñan' itself is derived from the indigenous Mapudungun language, meaning 'place to find oneself,' reflecting the founder's connection to the land. The vineyard employs organic and biodynamic farming practices, with rigorous fruit thinning to enhance grape concentration.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyard sits at 720 meters, one of the highest in Colchagua.
Fact 02
Wine name means 'place to find oneself' in Mapudungun.
Fact 03
Producer is an Englishman inspired by Chile.
Fact 04
Uses organic and biodynamic farming methods.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Tumuñan Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah 2021 is produced using grapes from a high-altitude vineyard. Rigorous fruit thinning is a key viticultural practice to achieve concentrated grapes, with all vineyard work performed by hand. Fermentation occurs entirely in stainless steel. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging for 16 to 18 months in French oak barrels. The winery emphasizes organic and biodynamic farming practices.
