Tasting Notes: A structured rendition of our homage to the Southern Rhone with Herbs de Provence, Spanish cedar and raspberry compote. A savory mélange of grilled meats, fresh cracked pepper and red plum skin leads to a full-bodied palate. There’s a vein of minerality and gravel running through the vibrant core of this wine, and it will need time to come out of its shell. Decanting and patience are highly recommended. 

Jeb Dunnuck: 93-95 | The Wine Advocate: 94 | James Suckling: 93

WINE SPECS

Vintage: 2023

Varietal: 38% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre, 21% Syrah, 6% Carignan, 4% Cinsault, 1% Roussanne 

Appellation: Paso Robles

Acid:  5.6 g/l

pH: 3.66

Bottling Date: 05/05/25

Alcohol %: 14.6

Cooperage & Elevage: Aged for 19 months in 87% used 500L and 600L barrels, and 12% concrete tank. 

Fermentation: 5-day cold soak with 3 daily pump-overs.  10-14 day maceration with a mix of delestages and pump-overs for cap management.  Fermented with 38% whole clusters.

Case Production: 1100

Vineyard Notes: 100% Estate - 75% Willow Creek, 25% Adelaida