IN THE OCT NEWSLETTER:
1. HAPPENING THIS MONTH
2. DRINK THIS WINE
3. ilmercato
4. Our Coffee
1. HAPPENING THIS MONTH
2. DRINK THIS WINE
field Recordings FRANC
Looking for the right glass to sip on as the seasons change? crisp and light like a fall evening, franc is an excellent bottle to turn to.
From the Winemaker: "A rustic punch of blueberries, black cherries and red currents with a touch of mint and rosemary. Drink with friends after putting in a hard day's work." We chose Cabernet Franc grapes from three different vineyards across Paso Robles. Each lot was fermented 50% whole cluster in 1 ton open-top fermenters. Length of fermentation varied between 10 days and 2 weeks before pressing off. We aged 80% of this vintage in seasoned, large format American Oak Foeders ranging from 1,200 to 1,500 gallons. The remaining 20% was aged in 225L neutral French oak barrels. A Field Recordings classic. Great to drink with friends after a hard days’ work.
The new market on the block kicked off Last month, and if you missed it, you can catch the next one october 19. We’ll be hosting this curated community market event every third saturday 11am - 5pm. Check out these photos from our very first ilmercato.
3. Our First Ilmercato!
4. Our Coffee
DEAR COFFEE NERDS:
our Espresso and Drip coffees are crafted from a unique blend of Colombian beans sourced from farms at elevations ranging from 1,330 to 1,650 meters. These beans are cultivated in diverse soil types, including sandy loam, volcanic loam, and clay mineral soils. The selection features varieties such as Caturra, Typica, Castillo, and Colombia, all meticulously processed through washing and sun-drying on concrete patios.
This initiative not only enhances the quality of our coffee but also supports smallholder farmers, facilitated by the Federación Nacional de Cafeteros de Colombia (FNC), which effectively organizes coffee cooperatives.
Our coffee is rigorously sorted by bean size, ensuring only excelso grade beans, which measure over 14/64 of an inch, are used. The resulting flavor profile exhibits medium-plus sweetness, accompanied by rich chocolate notes, a full body, and moderate acidity, promising a well-rounded and enjoyable tasting experience.