2018 Ditch Digger MAGNUM
45% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, 20% Syrah, 5% Cinsaut, 5% Counoise, 5% Graciano
Highly perfumed and brightly pitched, the 2018 Ditch Digger serves up black raspberry, potpourri, tamarind and chaparral aromas. The palate is packed with flavors of boysenberry, smoked paprika, nutmeg and cardamom. The impressively long finish is framed by supple and slow building tannins. Open this up a few hours before enjoying.
Highly perfumed and brightly pitched, the 2018 Ditch Digger serves up black raspberry, potpourri, tamarind and chaparral aromas. The palate is packed with flavors of boysenberry, smoked paprika, nutmeg and cardamom. The impressively long finish is framed by supple and slow building tannins. Open this up a few hours before enjoying.
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Red Blend
Appellation
Paso Robles
Acid
5.6 g/l
pH
3.74
Aging
Aged for 20 months in 85% used 500L and 600L barrels, and 15% concrete tank.
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 31% whole cluster.
Alcohol %
14.6
Cooperage and Élevage
Aging
Aged for 20 months in 85% used 500L and 600L barrels, and 15% concrete tank.
Fermentation
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 31% whole cluster.
Vineyard Notes
Vineyard Notes
100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles.
Case Production
Suggested Drinking Window
Production
2021-2030
Awards
Awards
Wine Advocate: 95 | Vinous: 95 | Wine Enthusiast: 95 | Vinepair: 94