2021 Jump Mountain LIVIA
Jump Mountain Vineyard’s LIVIA is an original Italian-style blend of northern Italian grape varieties grown at Jump Mountain—Refosco, Lagrein and Sagrantino—with Cabernet Franc from Mulberry Grove in Brownsburg. Nose is juicy with a hint of smoke. The palate is full bodied, very fruity, with soft tannins. The unusual smokey flavor comes from the Lagrein varietal in the blend. Pairs especially well with turkey, duck, and pork dishes. In case you were wondering about the name, the namesake is Empress Livia Drusilla Augusta (58 B.C.- 29 A.D.), wife of Augustus Caesar, who proclaimed Refosco, the dominant grape in the blend, to be her favorite wine.