2021 Dirt Worshipper

88% Syrah, 7% Petit Verdot, 4% Graciano, 1% Viognier

Powerful aromas of violets, blueberries, sarsaparilla, Kalamata olive and wild mint exude from the glass. The midpalate is dripping with blackberry, hoisin, white pepper, Spanish chorizo and dark chocolate notes that evolve into a rich mouthfeel and stunningly long finish.

Decanter: 95 | Wine Advocate: 94 | Jeb Dunnuck: 98

WINE SPECS

Vintage: 2021

Varietal: 88% Syrah, 7% Petit Verdot, 4% Graciano, 1% Viognier

Appellation: Paso Robles

Acid: 6.1 g/l

pH: 3.64

Bottling Date: 5/3/23. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Alcohol %: 14.2

Cooperage & Elevation: Aged for 18 months in 96% new French and Hungarian oak 225L barrels, and 71% used 225L barrels

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 28% whole cluster

Case Production: 1191

Vineyard Notes: 30% Bassetti Vineyard, 27% Denner Vineyard, 12% Bien Nacido Vineyard, 12% Zotovich Vineyard, 6% Duvarita Vineyard, 6% Slide Hill Vineyard 6% Bassi Vineyard