El Suelo Red Wine Blend 2024
Chilled red wine blend, light-bodied and fruit-forward · Modales Wines / Winemakers Andrew Backlin & Caleb Vochaska
Vintage: 2024
Type
Chilled red wine blend, light-bodied and fruit-forward
Producer
Modales Wines / Winemakers Andrew Backlin & Caleb Vochaska
Country
United States
Vintage
2024
Region & Appellation
Old Mission Peninsula AVA, Michigan, United States
Grape Varieties
Proprietary red blend designed for a juicy, chillable profile, highlighting cool-climate Michigan viticulture.
Color & Appearance
Translucent ruby-red hue with a vibrant, youthful purple rim, indicating a lighter extraction and minimal skin contact.
Aroma Profile
Fresh red berry aromas dominated by tart cherry, wild raspberry, and juicy strawberry, complemented by subtle earthy undertones.
Tasting Notes
An approachable, bright, and refreshing palate with a playful character, featuring juicy red fruit entry, vibrant acidity, and an clean, lively finish.
Flavor Profile
Dominated by fresh-picked red cherries, red currants, and wild strawberries, with hints of fresh herbs and wet stone minerality.
Body & Texture
Light-bodied with a smooth, supple texture, soft tannins, and an energetic mouthfeel enhanced by its refreshing profile.
Acidity & Tannins
High, refreshing acidity characteristic of cool-climate Michigan fruit, balanced by very low, gentle, and supple tannins.
Sweetness Level
Bone dry with zero perceived residual sugar, presenting dry through bright fruit concentration.
Alcohol Content
12% ABV, typical for a light, chillable cool-climate red wine style.
Aging & Oak
Un-oaked or minimally aged in neutral vessels to preserve pure, fresh fruit characteristics and vibrant acidity.
Food Pairings
Ideal with charcuterie boards, soft cheeses, grilled chicken, roasted pork tenderloin, or slightly chilled alongside spicy seafood dishes and burgers.
Serving Suggestions
Serve slightly chilled at 50-55°F in a universal or stemless wine glass, designed to be consumed young and fresh.
Price Range
20 to 30 USD, representing accessible, artisanal value from an emerging American wine region.
Quality Assessment
Estimated score around 88-90 points; a delightful, highly drinkable craft-oriented boutique wine that excels in its niche style.
Production Methods
Crafted with low-intervention winemaking techniques, gentle extraction, and minimal sulfur additions to emphasize fruit purity.
Terroir
Grown in the glacial, sandy-clay loam soils of the Old Mission Peninsula AVA, heavily moderated by the surrounding waters of Lake Michigan.
History & Heritage
Produced by Modales Wines located in Fennville, Michigan, sourcing fruit from or collaborating with Old Mission Peninsula sites to explore diverse regional expressions.
Interesting Facts
The label explicitly promotes a laid-back lifestyle with phrases like 'Juicy, Chillable', 'Fruit-Forward, Playful', and features artwork titled 'The Soil' by Carbferg Creative.
Cellaring Potential
Best enjoyed young and fresh upon release within 1 to 3 years of the vintage date, as it is not intended for long-term cellaring.
Similar Wines
Light red blends from the Loire Valley (such as fresh Gamay or Pineau d'Aunis), Jura reds, or other domestic chillable reds utilizing cool-climate fruit.