2021 rainin

The rainin vineyard

The Rainin Vineyard, founded in 1998 by the Rainin family, is a bucolic, eight acre site located on the rugged volcanic slopes of Diamond Mountain. The vines are nestled amongst majestic pine forests and redwood groves.

winemaker’s notes

  • AVA - Diamond Mountain

    Vineyard - 100% Rainin Estate Vineyard

  • 100% destemmed, fermented in stainless steel, aged in French Oak barrels

    85% New French Oak - 26 monthss

    Misc Comments - unfined, unfiltered

  • tannin 1-5: 5

    acid 1-5: 3

    body 1-5: 5

    Sensory Experience: Earthy, chocolate-laced flavors;

    Nuance, Elegance

    Tannic structure built for aging

    Dark, brooding, decadent

VINTAGE NOTES

The alluring 2021 vintage is notable for its low yields, which resulted in an extra degree of concentration in our wines. In a second year of severe drought, the vines grew quickly in the warm spring weather while our team carefully managed irrigation block by block. By summer, the vines had set a lighter than average crop, and cooler weather in August allowed time for multiple vineyard passes to finetune the fruit load and manage the canopy. After a smooth harvest season, we are excited about the beautifully balanced, flavor-packed 2021s.

Tasting notes

Our 2021 Rainin opens with layered aromas of lavender, graphite, black plum, and dark chocolate. The palate is fresh, broad, coating, and opulent, with lush, extracted tannin, and balanced acidity. Plentiful fine-grained tannins with a dark chocolate-like texture and a lengthy full-bodied finish express an age-worthy wine. This is an exceptional vintage of Rainin that will last for decades to come.