Donkey & Goat - 'If Then' Red NV (750ml)

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Producer	Donkey & Goat
Country	United States
Region	California
Varietal	Merlot,  Syrah,  Grenache,  Gamay,  Pinot Meunier,  Pinot Noir,  Carignan,  Mourve
Size	750ml

We call these wines IF / THEN due to the rubber hitting the road truth of all winemaking and natural winemaking in particular.  Just like a chef has to pivot based on what they found at the market that morning, winemakers pivot every vintage based on what mother nature delivers.  IF a late set and rains coming THEN we pick prior to perfect everything and still make delicious wine after blending, perhaps stirring the lees, maybe an extended maceration or a “skinny dip” style.  Everyday Tracey & Connor face IF / THEN scenarios.  Tracey also has a tech background from the last century (1990’s dot coms) which rests upon IF THEN statements for algorithms.  And IF THEN statements speak to her ethos of always problem solving with a positivity lens.  IF a roadblock appears, THEN find a joyful route full of creativity while taking care of our world and our humans, that ultimately produces a lip smacking delicious wine of character.  That about sums up our philosophy at Donkey & Goat and you can taste it in these bottles.

TASTING NOTES

Juicy, crunchy and fresh are the call-outs for this fun and easy-sipping wine. Bright notes of raspberry, blueberry, and boysenberry are complemented by herbaceous and floral hints of violets, lavender and sage. The palate delivers a burst of berry compote, with a long finish reminiscent of petrichor after the season’s first rain.