2022 Cirrus

79% Grenache, 12% Syrah, 5% Carignan, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% Mourvèdre

A symphony of orange, cranberry, wild strawberry, warmed honey, crème brûlée, chaparral and floral notes of rose hips and jasmine explode from the glass. An Intriguing mix of flavors continue to change with time in the glass starting with white pepper, Kirsch liqueur, clove, cardamon and Toluca chorizo. The savory and fruity components are in perfect balance while the fine, silky tannins are like satin on your tongue.

WINE SPECS

Vintage: 2022

Varietal: 79% Grenache, 12% Syrah, 5% Carignan, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% Mourvèdre

Appellation: Paso Robles

Acid: 5.4 g/l

pH: 3.84

Bottling Date: 7/3/24. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Alcohol %: 14.4

Cooperage & Elevation: Aged for 19 months in predominantly used French puncheons

Fermentation: 3-day cold soak with twice daily pump-overs. 14-day native fermentation with a mix of delestage and pump-overs for cap management. 17-day total maceration. Fermented 47% whole cluster.

Vineyard Notes: 88% Willow Creek District and 12% Central Coast