2016 Dornfelder
PA - Lake Erie
Size: 750ml - Bottle
Can ship to addresses within PA, TX, MN, CA, OH, FL, VA, IL, MO, DC and other select states.
Available locally only at PIWC, this dry, medium-bodied red is a true hidden gem and has been highly awarded at competitions over the years. Our 2011 vintage was selected as one of Pennsylvania’s Top 10 Wines. This relatively new German variety, just over 30 years old, has displayed an unrivaled speed of expansion in the vineyard industry and grows wonderfully in our region. Our Dornfelder was aged in both French and American oak barrels, boasting hints of rich berries and aromatic spices. Ending in a pleasant dried-cherry and light tannin finish, this vintage can be enjoyed nicely on its own or paired with game and red meat cuts.
Current Vintage Awards
90 Rating – 2018 James Suckling American Wine Revolution Tasting
Best Dry Red – 2018 Pennsylvania Wine Competition
Double Gold Medal – 2019 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Gold Medal – 2018 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
Silver Medal – 2019 Florida State Fair International Wine Competition
Silver Medal – 2018 Lone Star International Wine Competition
Silver Medal – 2018 Great American International Wine Competition
Recent Vintage Awards
The Top Ten –2014 Pennsylvania Wine Excellence Top 10 PA Wines
The Honorable Mentions –2013 Pennsylvania Wine Excellence Top 10 PA Wines
Gold Medal – 2013 Pennsylvania Wine Competition
Gold Medal – 2013 Pennsylvania Farm Show Wine Competition
Silver Medal – 2016 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
Silver Medal and Best of Category – 2015 Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition
Silver Medal – 2014 Dallas Morning News TEXSOM Wine Competition
Silver Medal – 2014 Lone Star International Wine Competition
Silver Medal – 2014 American Wine Society Commercial Wine Competition
Silver Medal – 2014 Great Lakes Great Wine Competition
Silver Medal – 2013 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
Silver Medal – 2013 Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition
Silver Medal – 2013 Great Lakes Great Wine Competition
Silver Medal – 2012 Lone Star International Wine Competition
Silver Medal – 2012 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
Silver Medal – 2012 Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition
Silver Medal – 2012 Pennsylvania Farm Show Wine Competition
Bronze Medal – 2017 Pennsylvania Farm Show Wine Competition
Bronze Medal – 2015 Lone Star International Wine Competition
Bronze Medal – 2015 American Wine Society Commercial Wine Competition
Bronze Medal – 2014 Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition
Bronze Medal – 2014 Pennsylvania Wine Competition
Bronze Medal – 2013 American Wine Society Commercial Wine Competition
Taste & Character
Acidity: Low
Tannins: Low
Oak: Medium
Recommended Bottle Longevity: Long (Greater than 5 years)
Body: Medium
Details
Total Cases: 144
Harvest Dates: September 2016
Vineyard: John and Cindy Moorhead Farms
Bottling Date: January 2018
Release Date: January 2018
Average Degree Brix: 21.5
Titratable Acidity: 0.55 g/L
pH at Bottling: 3.8
Alcohol Level: 11.5%
Blend/Composition: 100% 2016 Dornfelder
Fermentation: On the skins for 4 days with punch down 2-3 times per day
Yeast: ICV D80 and full Malo-lactic
Aging: 26 months in second use French and American oak barrels
We can ship wine direct to addresses within PA, and select states.
You must be 21 years or older to enter the online wine store and adult signature (21 yrs or older) is required to receive delivery of all shipped wine orders. If an adult is not at your home address during the day, we recommend you have the package shipped to your workplace if possible.
Wine CANNOT ship via FedEx Smartpost. If this is chosen as the shipping method, we will automatically change the shipper to FedEx. Extra charges may be incurred.
For convenience and to save on shipping you can order online and pick up later at our Winery or at our Erie Colony Plaza retail location. Just select PICK UP AT WINERY as the shipping method during check-out.
