2022 Mother of Exiles
Dark and brooding with creme de cassis, graphite, melted licorice and espresso crema. Black currant, incense, humidor and grilled meats add to the intrigue of flavors. Full bodied, dense and powerful, the fruit and oak spice play out on the long and toasty finish.
WINE SPECS
Vintage: 2022
Varietal: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Petit Verdot, 5% Tempranillo, 3% Tannat, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% Graciano, 1% Merlot
Appellation: Paso Robles
Acid: 6.1 g/l
pH: 3.73
Bottling Date: 07/02/24
Alcohol %: 14.3
Cooperage & Elevage: Aged for 22 months in 225L French oak barrels - 62% new.
Fermentation: 5-day cold soak with twice daily pump-overs. 12-day maceration with a mix of delestages and pump-overs for cap management. Fermented 100% Destemmed.
Case Production: 732
Vineyard Notes: 100% Estate - 70% Willow Creek, 30% Adelaida