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Cary Q Wines California Cinsault 2023

$3499

From a woman-owned, Santa Rosa–based winery dedicated to minimal intervention, this Cinsault showcases organically farmed old vines from select California sites. Hand-harvested and fermented with native yeasts, then aged in neutral vessels to let the varietal's personality emerge unfettered. Fresh cut violets, tart red cherries, and wild blackberries layered with dusty earth and leather. Light and fresh with crisp acidity and silky tannins—proof that Cinsault deserves a place at the California table.

Shipping

Every step of the journey is managed to uphold the integrity of each bottle.

  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
  • Temperature-Monitored Shipping: We closely monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions to ensure shipments travel safely, with insulated packaging and refrigerated transport available when required.
  • Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

Returns & Exchanges

We stand behind every bottle we sell.

  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Hours

Monday - Friday: 11am - 8pm

Saturday: 12pm - 5pm

CLOSED SUNDAYS

Email: help@flatiron-wines.com
Phone: (415) 780-1405


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More about Cary Q Wines

We are always on the lookout for new and exciting winemakers who express their unique perspective displayed through excellent winemaking chops. When we find a winemaker that fits this mold we will take a chance on them especially when the wines are as good as those made by Cary Quintana.

Cary’s path to winemaking was a bit circuitous. A native of Miami of Cuban descent, Cary worked for years as an advertising executive before leaving the biz to open up her own boutique wine shop. But California clarion calls kept ringing in her ears and she decided to uproot everything and move to the Golden State. She landed in Berkeley and found kindred spirits amongst the wineries off of Gilman Street where the likes of Donkey & Goat, Broc Cellars and Hamerling had set up years before. Working with these trailblazers inspired Cary to go out on her own and thus Cary Q Wines was born.

One of the many lessons she learned in South Berkeley was that in order to make truly great wines she needed to work with great fruit. Unlike most startups, Cary’s first wines were made from pristine fruit grown by some of California's best growers. Her dedication and talent were readily apparent to those who worked with her and thus through her connection in Berkeley, she sources fruit from Martin Bokisch, Phil Cotturi, and Ann Kraemer, all legendary vine whisperers.

Along with this top-flight fruit, Cary’s knowledge and talent are apparent in every bottle. She is definitely in the low-intervention camp when it comes to winemaking, but that in no way means low participation. She guides all of her wines through their gestation spending an inordinate amount of time in the cellar making sure everything is going in the right direction. What comes out the other side are wines that are deep and complex, yet energetic and lifted. Whether it's her pleasure bomb of a Picpoul or her masterful Mourvedre, all of her wines are a tribute to the gorgeous fruit she works with.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Cinsault

  • Vintage

    2023

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Style

    Earthy , Fruity , Minerally

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

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