2018 Gold Digger
Other Notes
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60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc
Offering a juxtaposition between floral and savory elements, the 2018 Gold Digger opens with aromas of rose petal, black truffle, lavender, cinnamon, and dried straw. The palate is juicy and complex with red licorice, grilled herbs, Marcona almonds, and exotic spice flavors. This elegant wine closes with silky, suave tannins and a pleasing botanical finish. This is will be an incredibly versatile wine at the dinner table.60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc
Offering a juxtaposition between floral and savory elements, the 2018 Gold Digger opens with aromas of rose petal, black truffle, lavender, cinnamon, and dried straw. The palate is juicy and complex with red licorice, grilled herbs, Marcona almonds, and exotic spice flavors. This elegant wine closes with silky, suave tannins and a pleasing botanical finish. This is will be an incredibly versatile wine at the dinner table.60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Merlot
Appellation
Paso Robles
Acid
6.6 g/l
pH
3.50
Aging
Aged for 23 months in 225L French oak barriques: 90% used, 10% new French oak
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.
Bottling Date
August 19th, 2020. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Alcohol %
14.9
Cooperage and Élevage
Aging
Aged for 23 months in 225L French oak barriques: 90% used, 10% new French oak
Fermentation
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.
Vineyard Notes
Vineyard Notes
100% Estate – 60% Willow Creek District, 40% Adelaida District
Case Production
Production Notes
269 cases produced.
Suggested Drinking Window
Production
2022-2034
Awards
Awards
Wine Advocate: 95