2021 Gold Digger

47% Cabernet Franc, 44% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon

A dark core of muddled strawberries, humidor, dried straw, and fine Italian leather introduce the 2021 Gold Digger. Earthier notes show up on the palate along with elements of black cherry, cured meats, and orange peel. Supple tannins and fresh acidity power the long, lingering finish.

WINE SPECS

Vintage: 2021

Varietal: 47% Cabernet Franc, 44% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon

Appellation: Paso Robles

Acid: 6.0 g/l

pH: 3.52

Bottling Date: 6/28/23. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Alcohol %: 14.7

Cooperage & Elevation: Aged for 22 months in 225L French oak barrels, 50% new

Fermentation: 3-day cold soak with twice daily pump-overs. 12-day native fermentation with a mix of delestages and pump-overs for cap management. 15-day total maceration. Fermented 100% destemmed

Case Production: 496

Vineyard Notes: Denner Willow Creek and Denner Adelaida