Black Betty
Black Betty is our light red wine. The name refers to the first sheep born in our vineyards, and the blend has evolved over time alongside it.
The wine is shaped by Domina, a crossing of Blauer Portugieser and Spätburgunder, and Regent, a hybrid variety derived from Diana (Müller-Thurgau × Silvaner) and Chambourcin. The Regent grapes are pressed directly and poured over Domina bunches harvested shortly afterwards. This allows for a very gentle extraction of color and tannin before pressing a few days later.
Aging takes place in large, old oak barrels. The following summer, the wines are racked and blended with a small but clearly perceptible portion of Spätburgunder. The result is an extremely juicy, light red wine in a glou-glou style, defined by freshness, ease and drinkability.
Here is a review of the 2019 vintage in the New York Times