Osa Major Clarksburg Mataro 2021 FRFLSH First in vats on fine

First in vats on fine lees for several years

produced by infusion of flowers

The tannic influence of the Oloroso and port casks’ French oak is counterpointed by the American oak whiskey casks resulting in a spirit that shows unbelievable complexity

while the forest environment influences the microclimate of the aging warehouses

Osa Major Clarksburg Mataro 2021 FRFLSH First in vats on fineFrom the winemaker: Elegant and perfumed, this wine bucks the trend of Mourvedre being a dense and tannic wine. I chose to treat these grapes as I would a Pinot Noir, with a somewhat cool fermentatoin and gentle cap management to avoid over extraction. The result is light bodied, with soft tannins and notes of lifted blackberries, fresh plum, and just a hint of gaminess and sage.