2015 Acaibo ‘Omni Trium Perfection’ Red Blend – Barrel Auction

The naming of their wine, Acaibo, was a special process for Gonzague and Claire Lurton. Derived from the local Pomo Native American tribe, Aca meaning fish, or Aka meaning water, was combined with sibo meaning three. The name makes a connection to the land and its history as well as alludes to the most elemental resource, water, that is at the core of viticulture in Sonoma. Acaibo is also a homage to the Lurton’s three children and the three grape varietals that they have long held in the highest of esteem (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc) and their three estates in Bordeaux.

The organic Trinité Estate in Chalk Hill sits in an intimate bowl between three valleys: Russian River, Alexander and Knight’s Valley. An idyllic location bathed in light, volcanic activity from the north lends much to the character of the soil, constantly being shifted and sifted by earthquakes over millennia.

Believing that their wines are made in the vineyard, the Lurtons insist on strict organic farming practices, with various biodynamic principles incorporated into their viticulture regime. This “Omni Trium Perfection” blend features black currant, slate, violet and lilac aromas. It is full-bodied with ultra-fine tannins, while polished and linear.