Solar Fortun – Baya Baya

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Mexico

Baja California

Wine

Red

The Facts

UPCs 2023 (12pk/750ml) - 0 13964 96720 3

Origins Mexico > Baja California > Valle de Guadalupe

Appellation Valle de Guadalupe

Varietal Petit Verdot

Cepage 50% Petit Verdot, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon

Winemaking Fermented with the skins and seeds for 2 weeks in stainless steel tanks and then racked into French barrels and aged for 6 months. Sulfites: 30 ppm

Aging 6 months in French Oak

Alcohol by Volume 13.7%

Annual Production 1,250 cases

Markets Texas

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The Character

Overall Medium to light bodied, refreshing and jovial

Aromas Bright red fruits, floral notes and a touch of French oak

Mouthfeel Medium to light bodied, fruit forward, and refreshing.

Tasting Notes A red wine that sees just a kiss of French Oak, Baya Baya weds the verve of Petit Verdot with the structure of Cabernet Sauvignon to produce a wine with notes of bright red fruit and refreshing acidity. Clean and clear but unfiltered to maintain the full richness of expression of place, it exhibits a medium body whose acid balance delivers a delightful lift and tension. A wine made for "life without complications", this is a zingy red that will redefine what you think these two grapes can do. A favorite of the estate, Baya Baya is just the beginning of Solar Fortún's lineup. Those familiar with previous vintages of this wine will find this vintage to have considerable more control, balance and depth. Santiago is constantly learning and the leap from last vintage to this might represent his biggest step forward yet.

Selling Point Organic farming, small production, fruit froward red

Pairings Very diverse, form baked fish, roasted chicken, wood fired vegetables, and fresh salads.

Sustainability Vegan, Green Practicing, Sustainable In Practice, Minimal Intervention / Augmentation

The Story

There's nothing not to like about this refreshing entry-level red from Solar Fortun that keeps getting more and more serious with each passing vintage. A kiss of French oak has become a consistent element in the composition and it balances out the bright red fruit of the Cabernet Sauvignon and zippy acidity of the Petit Verdot exceedingly well. From an olympic gymnast turned winemaker, this is the beginning of what's on offer from one of Valle de Guadalupe's most beguiling estates.

About Solar Fortun

Producer Story

Founded in 2010 by the Lopez family, this is truly a family run operation. A visit to the winery will almost always result in you meeting 3 generations of the Lopez family. Select clones of each grape were planted in what is one of Valle de Guadalupe's most unique and scenic sub valleys, in the ejido of Francisco Zarco.

Producer Story

Founded in 2010 by the Lopez family, this is truly a family run operation. A visit to the winery will almost always result in you meeting 3 generations of the Lopez family. Select clones of each grape were planted in what is one of Valle de Guadalupe's most unique and scenic sub valleys, in the ejido of Francisco Zarco.