Discover Our Counoise from Alder Springs Vineyard

Unknown among mainstream varietals, Counoise is often used to develop aromatic complexity in Rhône blends. After our first Counoise harvest and as this wine developed, we fell in love with the flavor profile as a varietal on its own.

Tasting Notes

Our Alder Springs Counoise boasts flavors of raspberry, rhubarb and bright cherry, with a slight oak finish that smells sweet and gives off scents of caramel. This wine will open with age and be a true crowd pleaser.

Wine Profile

Vineyard Notes: 95% Counoise, 5% Syrah

Winemaker Notes: Winemaker Craig Strehlow
 

Wine Specs

Vintage: 2021

Varietal: Counoise

Appellation: Mendocino

Vineyard Designation: Alder Springs Vineyard

Harvest Date: 10-12-2021

Alcohol %: 13.1

Foods That Pair Well With Counoise Wine

Serve Counoise with grilled or roasted meats, fish, chicken, hearty sausages and stew. It is also delicious with pork, given its richness, and we love this wine with aged cheddar.

Looking for a great recipe to pair with our counoise? Here are a couple of delicious dishes from our kitchen to yours:

• Michelle's Beef Bourguignon
• Grilled Carrots with Avocado and Mint 
• Grilled Salmon Salad with Avocado Cucumber Salsa