2021 Mule Plane Carignane
Mule Plane Vineyard is located in the Mokelumne River AVA, nestled within the overarching Lodi AVA. This historic 5-acre site is managed by John Shinn and is planted to own-rooted Carignane, which dates back nearly 100 years. On the palate, this medium bodied wine is bright and fresh with flavors of raspberry, cranberry, cedar, and hints of anise. Mule Plane gets its name from the mule-drawn plane that John Shinn’s grandfather regularly saw his uncle using to level the field before planting. The site is Lodi Rules Sustainable certified.
82 cases produced
Variety: 100% Carignane
Tasting notes: The incredible ruby color of the 2021 Post & Vine Mule Plane Carignane complements intense aromas of kirsch, raspberry, pomegranate, violets, and cedar with an undertone of cinnamon spice. On the palate, this medium bodied wine is bright and fresh with flavors of raspberry, cranberry, cedar, and hints of anise. The finish is well balanced with fine tannin that slowly drifts away.