White peaches, lemon curd, flint and honeysuckle pop out of the glass on the 2019 Viognier. Crisp flavors of orange marmalade, Persian limes, apricot and just a hint of vanilla dance on the palate. It has a wonderfully succulent texture that evolves to a precise citrus-driven finish.
Blend: 100% Viognier
Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District Paso Robles.
Fermentation: Whole-cluster pressed into settling tank for 24 hours of clarification, then racked to barrels for long, slow, native ferment. Malolactic fermentation complete.
Cooperage and Elevage: Aged for 15 months in 320l french oak cigar-shaped barrels. 63% new.
Alc: 14.2% pH: 3.52 TA: 5.6 g/l
Bottling Date: 12/10/20. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Cases Produced: 447
Price: Comus $46.75 Siren/D2 $49.50
The 2019 Cirrus is pure magic, opening up with a bouquet of white flowers, pie cherries, honey, white pepper and incense. Seductive flavors of grenadine, black truffle, cinnamon and raspberry evolve into a suspenseful palate that carries a surprising viscosity and incredibly persistent finish.
Blend: 84% Grenache, 9% Mourvèdre, 7% Cinsaut
Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District Paso Robles.
Fermentation: 7-day cold soak with twice daily pump-overs. 10-day native fermentation with a mix of delestages and pump-overs for cap management. 17-day total maceration. Fermented 50% whole cluster.
Cooperage and Elevage: Aged for 20 months in 75% concrete tank and 25% used 500l and 320l barrels.
Alc: 14.4% pH: 3.76 TA: 5.2 g/l
Bottling Date: 5/6/21
Cases Produced: 355
Price: Comus $76.50 Siren/D2 $81
Inky and powerful, the 2019 Dirt Worshipper boasts a nose filled with crushed blackberries, violets, smoked brisket and green pepper. On the midpalate, Intense flavors of olive tapenade, Sassafras, blueberries, menthol and espresso intermingle. The finish starts dense but lightens up with elegant tannins that melt into a long driving vein of salinity.
Blend: 98% Syrah, 2% Roussanne
Vineyard: 44% Denner Vineyard, 16% Bassetti Vineyard, 15% Duvarita Vineyard, 8% Slide Hill Vineyard 7%, Stolo Vineyard, 5% Bassi Vineyard, 5% Spanish Springs Vineyard
Fermentation: 6-day cold soak with twice daily pump-overs. 12-day native fermentation with a mix of delestages and pump-overs for cap management. 18-day total maceration. Fermented 35% whole cluster.
Cooperage and Elevage: Aged for 20 months in 25% new French oak, 75% used 225L barrels.
Alc: 14.4% pH: 3.87 TA: 5.7 g/l
Bottling Date: 5/7/2021. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Cases Produced: 1254
Price: Comus $72.25 Siren/D2 $76.50
A powerful nose filled with muddled strawberries, tamarind, rose petals, and cardamom introduce the 2019 Sacred Burro. Dry-cured chorizo, scorched earth, ripe plum, wild mint and forest floor are the hallmark flavors of this savory beauty. The texture is velvety and dense with great length and a surprising liveliness to the finish
Blend: 86% Carignan, 7% Cabernet, 7% Graciano
Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District Paso Robles.
Fermentation: 6-day cold soak with twice daily pump-overs. 14-day native fermentation with a mix of delestages and pump-overs for cap management. 20-day total maceration. Fermented 40% whole cluster.
Cooperage and Elevage: Aged for 20 months in 225l, 500l, and 600l barrels. 32% new french oak.
Alc: 14.4% pH: 3.76 TA: 5.5 g/l
Bottling Date: 5/12/20. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Cases Produced: 292
Price: Comus $63.75 Siren/D2 $67.50
The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon opens with brooding notes of black currant, cedar, dried flowers and rolling tobacco. Licorice, mocha, cinnamon and blueberry flavors strut across the palate – they are trailed by hints of hoisin and grilled herbs. The finish starts with concentrated tannins, then transforms into a seamless combination of unctuous midpalate and lingering acidity.
Blend: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot
Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District Paso Robles.
Fermentation: 5-day cold soak with twice daily pump-overs. 10-day native fermentation with a mix of delestages and pump-overs for cap management. 15-day total maceration. Fermented 100% destemmed.
Cooperage and Elevage: Aged for 23 months in 225l french oak barriques: 80% new, 20% used.
Alc: 14.1% pH: 3.66 TA: 6.3 g/l
Bottling Date: 7/28/21. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Cases Produced: 490
Price: Comus $76.50 Siren/D2 $81