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Pair of Reds: Onward 2014 Casa Roja Carignane & Farmstrong 2015 Field Red, two (2) bottles

Onward 2014 Carignane, Casa Roja Vineyard, Contra Costa County, 1 bottle: The aromas open with fresh fruits:  sun-drenched brambleberries and plum, moving into spiced fruit compote, warm plum upside-down cake, while hints of rose wood and violets dance about the palate which is velvety, with lush tannins and a vibrant acidity to bring it all together. This wine is full of plush, dark fruit and baking spice. She is complex and layered but greets you the way a beloved grandmother would, with open arms.

Farmstrong 2015 Field Red (Carignane, Syrah), 1 bottle: This wine fills the glass with aromas of dark fruit, pencil shavings, grilled bread and hints of freshly ground white pepper, which are complemented by flavors of black plums, preserves, cranberry and warm Okanagan cherry clafouti that’s been cooked in a cast iron pan. This wine has loads of fruit, mellow tannins and complex aromatics, it is a go-to red, she is super fun and refreshingly reliable.

Name of Winery: Onward; Farmstrong

Bottle Size: 750ml

Number of Bottles: Two

Varietal: Carignane; Red Blend (Carignane, Syrah)

Appellation: Redwood Valley; California

"My style is about letting the vines speak. They are the art, I am the canvas, my job is to give them a chance to share their beauty in each and every vintage. My decisions are driven from the vineyard and the vintage, my cellar practices are to uphold the truths I find in the vineyard. To this end I pick early looking for balance of flavors at lower ripeness, as I find this is when each vineyard is in its most unique expression of self." -Faith Armstrong, owner & winemaker for both Farmstrong and Onward wines.

Faith Armstrong is the mom of 4 Stone Bridge School students! Check out the recent Family Circle Magazine article on her here.

onwardwines.com

Item Special Note

Bidder must be at least 21 years old.

Winning bidders located in Northern California may pick up their items at Stone Bridge School in Napa from Tuesday, March 20 to Friday, April 6, 2018, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PT. (Note that the school will be closed for spring break from March 26 to March 30.) Items not picked up by April 6 will be mailed to the winning bidder, and purchaser is responsible for shipping and insurance costs.

Items purchased by bidders residing outside of Northern California will be shipped (if possible) on or around Tuesday, March 20, unless you tell us that you do wish to pick up your item. Purchaser is responsible for shipping and insurance costs. Please contact us at sbspcauction@gmail.com before March 19 if you plan to pick up.

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