Aging Notes

Winemaker Anthony’s thoughts on aging Denner wines and when to drink:

I can make all the educated guesses I want about how long a wine will age based on flavor, extraction, tannin, acid, and alcohol, but there is no way to know when that wine will no longer improve with time. Typically younger wines will show more primary characters of fruit derived flavors. As they mature they show more secondary flavors such as earth and spice. There will also be a softening of tannins and flavor intensity. So if you like bright fruit driven wines, you will enjoy our wines in their youth (1-3 years). If you like more earth, spice and savory components, hang on to our wines for a little longer (4-15 years) before drinking them. For those laying down our wines in your cellar, I have put together year ranges with my best guesses – and they’re nothing more than that – of when these wines will be in their ‘prime’ for drinking.

Click on a wine below and then select the vintage you’re looking for to reveal tasting notes and additional details.

Year: 2019

Blend: 98% Syrah, 2% Roussanne

Vineyard: 44% Denner Vineyard, 16% Bassetti Vineyard, 15% Duvarita Vineyard, 8% Slide Hill Vineyard 7%, Stolo Vineyard, 5% Bassi Vineyard, 5% Spanish Springs Vineyard

Fermentation: 6-day cold soak with twice daily pump-overs. 12-day native fermentation with a mix of delestages and pump-overs for cap management. 18-day total maceration. Fermented 35% whole cluster.

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 14.4% | pH: 3.87 | TA: 5.7 g/l

Bottling Date: 5/7/2021

Cases Produced: 1254

Drinking Window: 2022-2036

Tasting Notes:
Inky and powerful, the 2019 Dirt Worshipper boasts a nose filled with crushed blackberries, violets, smoked brisket and green pepper. On the midpalate, Intense flavors of olive tapenade, Sassafras, blueberries, menthol and espresso intermingle. The finish starts dense but lightens up with elegant tannins that melt into a long driving vein of salinity. WE – 96 Editor’s Choice, JS – 96

Year: 2018

Blend: 98% Syrah, 1% Viognier, 1% Roussanne.

Vineyard: 36% Bassetti Vineyard, 30% Denner Vineyard, 20% Duvarita Vineyard, 7% Stolo Vineyard, 7% Slide Hill Vineyard

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 14.3 | pH: 3.82 | TA: 5.7 g/l

Bottling Date: 6/22/20. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Cases Produced: 1294

Drinking Window: 2022-2036

Tasting Notes:
This viscerally thrilling wine explodes with aromas of olive tapenade, white pepper, violets, blackberry, and smoked paprika. Intensely mysterious flavors of açai berry, seared meats, walnuts and pomegranate lead you to believe that the wine will be rustic and backwards, but the palate is suspenseful, with a refined and linear texture that evolves to a round, supple and incredibly long finish. This vintage of Dirt Worshipper is a tour de force for us at Denner, we couldn’t be prouder to share it with you. 45% Whole Cluster. Wine Advocate: 96 | Vinous: 96 | Wine Enthusiast: 96 | Vinepair: 97

Year: 2017

Blend: 97% Syrah, 2% Roussanne, 1% Viognier

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Once daily delestages with ice during 5-day cold soak, then feral fermented with twice daily delestages. 3 -week total maceration. 26% whole cluster. Unfiltered.

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 14.2% | pH: 3.77 | TA: 5.5 g/l

Bottling Date: May 30, 2019

Cases Produced: 1023

Drinking Window: 2020-2033

Tasting Notes:
An explosion of violets, black olives, plums, white pepper, and forest floor are a stunning introduction to this hedonistic beast. Flavors of seared ribeye, menthol, rolling tobacco, and blueberry dance around on the visceral palate. The mid-palate offers profound depth and power, but brightens as it evolves into a graceful and extraordinarily long finish. Wine Enthusiast: 95

Year: 2016

Blend: 97% Syrah, 2% Roussanne, 1% Viognier

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Once-daily delestages with ice during 5-day cold soak, then feral fermented with twice daily delestages. 3 -week total maceration. 42% whole cluster. Unfiltered.

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 14.5% | pH: 3.88 | TA: 5.5 g/l

Bottling Date: June 1, 2018

Cases Produced: 1083

Drinking Window: 2020-2032

Tasting Notes:
Hands down my all-time favorite bottling of this wine — the nose is pure Syrah, singing with notes of white pepper, violets, olive tapenade, crushed blackberries, and smoked brisket. The palate is incredibly suspenseful until, at last, it explodes with a burly burst of blueberries, cooling menthol, and espresso — yet it finishes with a seamless stream of elegant tannins, leaving you practically begging for another sip. Vinous: 95 | Wine Spectator: 96

Year: 2015

Blend: 96% Syrah, 2% Roussanne, 2% Viognier

Vineyard: 45% Estate – Willow Creek District Paso Robles, 30% Duvarita Vineyard – Santa Ynez Valley, 15% Bassetti Vineyard – San Luis Obispo County, 10% Slide Hill Vineyard – Edna Valley

Fermentation: Delestages with dry ice during five-day cold soak, then feral fermented with delestages and punch downs. Two-week total maceration. 60% whole clusters.

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Alc: 14.5% | pH: 3.90 | TA: 5.6 g/l

Bottling Date: June 8, 2017

Cases Produced: 525

Drinking Window: 2021-2032

Tasting Notes:
Violets, white pepper, charred ribeye, and sandalwood harmonize on the nose. A brooding palate of porcini, blackberries and muddled mint evolves into mounting chalky tannins that give this beastly wine a mouth-coating richness. Hold on to this wine for a year or pair with your favorite grilled steak if you just can’t wait.

Year: 2014

Blend: 95% Syrah, 3% Roussanne, 2% Viognier

Vineyard: 35% Duvarita Vineyard – Santa Ynez Valley, 30% Estate – Paso Robles, 20% Bassetti Vineyard – San Luis Obispo County, 10% Slide Hill Vineyard – Edna Valley, 5% Boulder Ridge Vineyard – San Luis Obispo County

Fermentation: Foot stomped during 7-day cold soak then feral fermented with twice daily delestages. 3-week total maceration. 100% whole cluster.

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Alc: 15.0% | pH: 3.69 | TA: 5.7 g/l

Bottling Date: June 14, 2016

Cases Produced: 14.80

Drinking Window: 2021-2030

Tasting Notes:
Explosive notes of blueberries, white pepper, violets, and wet granite introduce this complex beast. The palate offers steak au poivre, graphite, black raspberries, and dark chocolate as the fruity and savory elements intermingle. Finishing with a seamless midpalate that is incredibly intense, yet nearly weightless in its laser-like precision. Wine Advocate: 93+ | Vinous: 94 | Wine Spectator: 92

Year: 2013

Blend: 99% Syrah, 1% Roussanne

Vineyard: 35% Estate – Paso Robles, 30% Bassetti Vineyard – San Luis Obispo County, 15% Boulder Ridge Vineyard – San Luis Obispo County, 10% Duvarita Vineyard – Santa Ynez Valley, 10% Kimsey Vineyard – Ballard Canyon

Fermentation: Foot stomped during 7-day cold soak then feral fermented with twice daily delestages. 3-week total maceration. 90% whole cluster.

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 14.0% | pH: 3.85 | TA: 5.8 g/l

Bottling Date: January 21st, 2015

Cases Produced: 1558

Drinking Window: 2022-2030

Tasting Notes:
As this wine unfolds, the nose is packed with seared blackberries, gardenia, olive tapenade, white pepper and spent campfire. The palate evolves from blueberries and violets to smoked meats and rolling tobacco. The finish lingers like the still of a summer night, becoming denser, richer and more intense as it passes. Wine Advocate: 95-98 | Vinous: 94-96

Year: 2012

Blend: 95% Syrah, 3% Viognier and 2% Roussanne

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Fermented 50% whole cluster.

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Alc: 14.1% | pH: | TA:

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Cases Produced: 1040

Drinking Window: 2020-2028

Tasting Notes:
From a dark alley, you’re briskly ushered through an unmarked door. Once inside you’re drawn to the inviting smells of violets, blackberries, and lemon peel. But this is not all fruit and flowers, there’s sweat, smoke and white pepper lurking in the corners. On stage, Louis Prima is wailing. There are dancers and cocktails and bright colors. You’ve never experienced anything like it, and your only hope is that you can find it again.

Year: 2011

Blend: 95% Syrah, 5% Viognier

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Fermented 35% whole cluster.

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 14.2% | pH: | TA:

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Cases Produced: 650

Drinking Window: 2018-2026

Tasting Notes:
Brimming with confidence, the 2011 Dirt Worshipper is both muscular and intelligent. It balances black cherries and white pepper, warm spices and cool menthol, cured meats, and fresh violets. It can roll its own tobacco and recite Shakespeare. Yet despite its worldliness, it is intensely focused, vibrant and full of life. Wine Advocate: 92+ | Vinous: 93

Year: 2010

Blend: 93% Syrah, 7% Viognier

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Fermented 30% whole cluster.

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Alc: 14.3% | pH: | TA:

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Cases Produced: 700

Drinking Window: 2018-2025

Tasting Notes:
Densely packed with loads of personality, the Dirt Worshipper has a beautiful bouquet of blackberry, violet, white pepper, and smoked meat. The thick mid-palate balances between fruit and savory as strawberry and candy-striped fig play against bacon and black olive. This is approachable now but will reward those with patience. Rhone Report: 95

Year: 2009

Blend: 95% Syrah, 5% Viognier

Vineyard: 65% Bassetti Vineyard – San Luis Obispo County, 35% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Fermented 30% whole cluster.

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 14.5% | pH: | TA:

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Cases Produced: 533

Drinking Window: 2018-2024

Tasting Notes:
Initially dark and brooding this blend offers explosive charred meat, tobacco, and leather aromas. Blackberries, vanilla, and sassafras brighten the palate, while the finish expresses a sophisticated richness that fully showcases this wine’s complexity.

Year: 2008

Blend: 95% Syrah, 5% Viognier

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation:

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Alc: 14.2% | pH: | TA:

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Drinking Window: 2018-2019

Tasting Notes:
This hedonistic beauty has upfront aromas of sarsaparilla, vanilla bean, and black raspberries. Undertones of eucalyptus and white pepper come through on second emanation. Coffee crusted steak, huckleberry compote and dried Provencial herbs pioneer a precise finish with chalky tannins and great length. Wine Spectator: 97

Year: 2007

Blend: 95% Syrah, 5% Viognier

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation:

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Alc: 15.0% | pH: | TA:

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Drinking Window: 2018-2019

Tasting Notes:
The Dirt Worshipper offers vibrant boysenberry and pomegranate aromas with hints of sandalwood and white pepper. The core of intense black fruit on the palate is framed by earthy, spicy flavors and a clean, vibrant mouthfeel that persists on the lingering finish.

Year: 2018

Blend: 45% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, 20% Syrah, 5% Cinsaut, 5% Counoise, 5% Graciano

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: 7-day cold soak with twice daily pump-overs. 10-day native fermentation with a mix of delestages and pump-overs for cap management. 17-day total maceration. Fermented 31% whole cluster.

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Alc: 14.6 | pH: 3.74 | TA: 5.6 g/l

Bottling Date: May 12th, 2020. Bottled unfined and unfiltered

Cases Produced: 1076 cases produced.

Drinking Window: 2021-2030

Tasting Notes:
Highly perfumed and brightly pitched, the 2018 Ditch Digger serves up black raspberry, potpourri, tamarind and chaparral aromas. The palate is packed with flavors of boysenberry, smoked paprika, nutmeg and cardamom. The impressively long finish is framed by supple and slow building tannins. Open this up a few hours before enjoying. Wine Advocate: 95 | Vinous: 95 | Wine Enthusiast: 95 | Vinepair: 94

Year: 2017

Blend: 54% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, 13% Syrah, 5% Cinsault, 5% Graciano, 2% Carignan, 1% Roussanne

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Foot stomped during 5-day cold soak then feral fermented with twice daily delestages. 3 week total maceration. 45% whole cluster. Unfiltered.

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: | pH: 3.79 | TA: 5.6 g/l

Bottling Date: April 1, 2019

Cases Produced: 1203

Drinking Window: 2020-2026

Tasting Notes:
Bright and sappy aromas of blackberry, rose petal, and soy intermingle to create a complex, yet pure introduction to this classic blend. The palate powers along with fresh strawberry, Szechuan peppercorn, cocoa and orange zest that evolve into chewy, refined tannins that finish with a lively lift.

Year: 2016

Blend: 50% Grenache, 25% Mourvedre, 15% Syrah, 5% Counoise, 5% Cinsaut

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Foot stomped during 5-day cold soak then feral fermented with twice daily delestages. 3 week total maceration. 45% whole cluster. Unfiltered.

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Alc: 14.7 | pH: 3.84 | TA: 5.3 g/l

Bottling Date: March 2, 2018

Cases Produced: 1075

Drinking Window: 2020-2026

Tasting Notes:
Complex and mysterious aromas of black licorice, ripe strawberry, botanicals and Chinese five-spice explode from the glass. A core of dense red fruit flavors, chocolate truffle, and guanciale mingle on the impressive palate. The finish is beautifully rich and textured while still surprisingly light on its feet. Vinous: 95 | Wine Spectator: 95

Year: 2015

Blend: 55% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah, 5% Counoise, 5% Cinsaut, 5% Tannat

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Foot stomped and seven-day cold soak then feral fermented with daily delestages in the beginning, followed by punch-downs later on. Two to three-week total maceration. Fermented with 50% whole clusters.

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 14.5% | pH: 3.80 | TA: 5.3 g/l

Bottling Date: February 21, 2017

Cases Produced: 1300

Drinking Window: 2019-2027

Tasting Notes:
A bouquet of rose petals, raspberries, clove and Fourth of July sparklers explodes from the glass. Flavors of grilled fruits, anise, and five-spice evolve into a seamlessly smooth mid-palate. These flavors are carried into an impressive finish with juicy acidity and fine tannins. This wine will reward those willing to wait a few years, but it’s hard to resist right now.

Year: 2014

Blend: 55% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah, 5% Counoise, 5% Cinsaut, 5% Tannat

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Foot stomped and seven-day cold soak then feral fermented with daily delestages in the beginning, followed by punch downs later on. Two to three-week total maceration. Fermented with 50% whole clusters.

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 15.0% | pH: 3.67 | TA: 5.6 g/l

Bottling Date: April 7, 2016

Cases Produced: 1445

Drinking Window: 2018-2026

Year: 2013

Blend: 50% Grenache, 25% Mourvedre, 15% Syrah, 5% Cinsaut, 5% Counoise

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 14.5% | pH: 3.68 | TA: 5.4 g/l

Bottling Date: December 18, 2014

Cases Produced: 1544

Drinking Window: 2019-2027

Tasting Notes:
Do not be fooled by this wine’s blue-collar namesake, as it is pure sophistication this year. It has aromas of leather-bound journals, blueberries and pipe smoke. It’s dense and rich, with a sappy, fruit-filled mid-palate and a long silky finish. The Ditch Digger may have hard-worn hands, but they roll up the sleeves of a fine suede jacket. Wine Advocate: 92-94 | Vinous: 92-95

Year: 2012

Blend: 50% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 15% Mourvedre, 10% Cinsault, 5% Counoise

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Foot stomped during 7-day cold soak then feral fermented with twice daily delestages. 3 week total maceration. Fermented with 50% whole clusters.

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 14.6% | pH: 3.66 | TA: 5.9 g/l

Bottling Date: June 2, 2014

Cases Produced: 1280

Drinking Window: 2017-2025

Tasting Notes:
A long lost lover thrust back into your life. She drags up emotions of black raspberry, clove, and Szechuan pepper. Ever evolving in the glass, her very presence gives you mixed emotions of great times and painful heartbreak. She walks into your life as elegant and gracefully as she walks right back out.

Year: 2011

Blend: 40% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 15% Mourvedre, 10% Cinsaut, 5% Counoise

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Fermented 40% whole cluster.

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 14.0% | pH: | TA:

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Drinking Window: 2016-2025

Tasting Notes:
This elegant beauty engages you with raspberry, dried herbs, pepper, and flowers. It flows across your palate with sappy red fruits, lavender, and rosemary. It plays with you like a guilty pleasure, continuing to draw you back by hinting at something deeper, darker and more hedonistic. Refusing to let you have it all at once, this wine will only get better with time. Vinous: 93+ | Wine

Year: 2010

Blend: 40% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 20% Mourvedre, 5% Counoise, 5% Cinsaut

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Fermented 35% whole cluster.

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 14.4% | pH: | TA:

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Cases Produced: 1100

Drinking Window: 2015-2022

Tasting Notes:
This Ditch Digger shows lively aromas of sappy red raspberry, lavender, blueberry, black pepper, and fresh cut anise. The palate has an impressive depth to it that offers black cherry and a savory mix of sage, bay and cured meat. The finish is beautifully balanced between sweet red fruit, ample tannin, and exacting acidity. Vinous: 93 | Rhone Report: 94

Year: 2009

Blend: 40% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 20% Mourvedre, 5% Cinsaut, 5% Counoise

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 15.3% | pH: | TA:

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Drinking Window: 2018-2022

Tasting Notes:
Ripe red raspberries, blue violets, and garrigue are augmented by dense aromas of espresso, red licorice, and truffle oil. Black cherry, cocoa powder, and roasted meats create an elegant and refined palate that showcases multiple layers of texture and a seamless, yet powerful finish.

Year: 2008

Blend: 40% Grenache, 33% Syrah, 20% Mourvedre, 7% Cinsaut

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation:

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Alc: 14.5% | pH: | TA:

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Cases Produced: 610

Drinking Window: 2015-2016

Tasting Notes:
Fresh market strawberries, vanilla, lavender, and cigar box draw you into this vibrant blend. The palate offers bright flavors of red raspberry, kirsch, and cinnamon while a fleshy mouthfeel, supple tannins, and a long lingering richness round out the finish.

Year: 2007

Blend: 55% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre, 20% Syrah, 5% Cinsaut

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation:

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Alc: 14.5% | pH: | TA:

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Drinking Window: 2015-2017

Tasting Notes:
The Ditch Digger opens with upfront ripe raspberry and aromas of espresso bean, sage, lavender, and earthy mineral notes on the nose. The smooth texture on the palate echoes these elements and unfolds into earthy berry flavors on the long, spicy finish.

Year: 2018

Blend: 83% Grenache, 12% Syrah, 5% Counoise

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

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Alc: 14.8 | pH: 3.66 | TA: 5.4 g/l

Bottling Date: May 12th 2020. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Cases Produced: 473 cases produced.

Drinking Window: 2021-2030

Tasting Notes:
Ripe red raspberry, grenadine, chimichurri, and fennel pollen are just a few of the intoxicating aromas that introduce this stunning Grenache. The palate is packed with flavors of Bing cherry, cracked black pepper, citrus zest and just a hint of botanicals. The chalky, yet creamy mid-palate is brightened with sappy acidity that provides a breathtakingly long finish. Fermented 25% Whole Cluster. Wine Advocate: 93 | Vinous: 94 | Wine Enthusiast: 95 | Vinepair: 94

Year: 2017

Blend: 88% Grenache, 7% Cinsaut, 5% Mourvedre

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Seven-day cold soak with daily foot treading. Feral fermented with 36% whole clusters. Daily delestages early on, later moving to pump-overs. 2-week total maceration.

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Alc: 15.2% | pH: 3.86 | TA: 5.2 g/l

Bottling Date: April 1, 2019

Cases Produced: 523

Drinking Window: 2020-2026

Tasting Notes:
A powerful nose filled with notes of raspberry, Bing cherry, and black pepper is backed up by honey and jasmine accents. Flavors of spicy fruit compote, chipotle and anise evolve into round, silky tannins. The beautifully dense, yet elegant mid-palate flows seamlessly into an impressively long finish. Wine Enthusiast: 93

Year: 2016

Blend: 81% Grenache, 9% Mourvedre, 9% Syrah, 1% Roussanne

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Seven-day cold soak with daily foot treading. Feral fermented with 36% whole clusters. Daily delestages early on, later moving to pump-overs. 2-week total maceration.

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Alc: 14.9% | pH: 3.67 | TA: 5.6 g/l

Bottling Date: March 2, 2018

Cases Produced: 351

Drinking Window: 2020-2026

Tasting Notes:
This bold Grenache offers a nose full of black cherry, wild raspberry, and dried porcini mushrooms. The palate meanders between pomegranate, Pamplona chorizo, and Sarsaparilla, while the finish, full of soft and ripe tannins, provides a subtle grip and alluring texture. Bright acidity polishes this beauty off with a mineral-tinged finish that lingers for over a minute. Vinous: 93

Year: 2015

Blend: 85% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre, and 5% Syrah

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Foot stomped during seven-day cold soak then feral co-fermented with daily delestages early on, later moving to lighter extraction. Two-week total maceration. Fermented with 30% whole clusters.

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Alc: 14.8% | pH: 3.74 | TA: 5.3 g/l

Bottling Date: December 5, 2016

Cases Produced: 370

Drinking Window: 2019-2027

Tasting Notes:
This suspenseful wine opens with an incredible perfume of honey, white flowers and pie cherries. But then the palate turns darker, offering seductive flavors of truffles, white pepper, cinnamon, incense and forest floor. The silky tannins melt away on the finish as the menagerie of flavors persists for nearly a minute.

Year: 2014

Blend: 94% Grenache, 6% Syrah

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Fermented 80% whole cluster.

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Alc: 15.1 | pH: | TA:

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Drinking Window: 2019-2025

Tasting Notes:
A bouquet of ripe raspberries, cinnamon and wild roses (thorns and all) are complemented by flavors of smoked chorizo, pie cherries, black pepper, and botanicals. It hits the palate with sweet round tannins that tighten as the finish lingers, driven by refreshing acidity. Wine Advocate: 91-94 | Vinous: 92

Year: 2013

Blend: 92% Grenache, 4% Syrah, 4% Mourvedre

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation:

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Alc: 15.0% | pH: | TA:

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Cases Produced: 769

Drinking Window: 2019-2025

Tasting Notes:
This wine is mint muddled drinks and big floppy hats. Sundresses, raspberry cobbler, and cool swift water. It’s an Alpine meadow dotted with wildflowers and storm clouds flirting with the early summer sun. It’s wild, youthful and a thrill to drink. Wine Advocate: 93-95 | Vinous: 91-94

Year: 2012

Blend: 85% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 5% Cinsaut

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Fermented 66% whole cluster.

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 15.2% | pH: | TA:

Bottling Date:

Cases Produced: 525

Drinking Window: 2016-2026

Tasting Notes:
The soft crackle of vinyl spinning followed by the warm rich sound of its first notes: black licorice, plums, crushed rocks, and Szechuan pepper. This wine offers the deep satisfaction of an age-old ritual that never goes out of style. Its finish is heady, dense and tightly wound, with texture like an Etta James record – gritty, yet soft and sweet.

Year: 2011

Blend: 90% Grenache, 5% Syrah, 5% Counoise

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Fermented 35% whole cluster.

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 15.0% | pH: | TA:

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Cases Produced: 250

Drinking Window: 2015-2024

Tasting Notes:
This is like a song that sends chills up your spine no matter how many times you’ve heard it. It brings memories of summer rain, rose petal, Bing cherries with hints of lemon peel, botanicals, and fresh-cut herbs. It’s physical, yet respectful – hitting the palate with serious density but finishing lightly. Vinous: 93 | Wine Advocate: 90

Year: 2010

Blend: 81% Grenache, 13% Syrah, 6% Counoise

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Fermented 20% whole cluster.

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Alc: 15.0% | pH: | TA:

Bottling Date:

Cases Produced: 410

Drinking Window: 2015-2022

Tasting Notes:
This blockbuster delivers aromas of smoked meat, spring flowers, ripe pie cherries, sandalwood and dried herbs. Intense flavors of black raspberry, juniper cured pancetta and dark chocolate frame a palate that builds richer and more powerful yet finishes fresh and vibrant. This wine offers substantial structure, making it deep, striking and exhilarating.

Year: 2009

Blend: 82% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 8% Cinsaut

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation:

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Alc: 15.3% | pH: | TA:

Bottling Date:

Cases Produced:

Drinking Window: 2014-2018

Tasting Notes:
Concentrated Kirsch liqueur and strawberry aromatics are layered with elements of spiced granola and incense. The rich mid-palate is filled with a quiver of wild berries and interlaced with underbrush and red licorice.

2018

Year: 2017

Blend: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Petit Verdot, 10% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Once-daily delestages with ice during five-day cold soak, then feral fermented with once-daily pump-overs. Fermented 100% de-stemmed

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 14.1 | pH: 3.61 | TA: 6.2 g/l

Bottling Date: July 1, 2019

Cases Produced: 1198 cases produced

Drinking Window: 2020-2030

Tasting Notes:
The 2017 Mother of Exiles offers a profound nose filled with red currant, tar, blackberry, and an exotic intermingling of chipotle, cumin seed and cardamom. The palate has generous flavors of dark chocolate, Bing cherry, anise and a hint of menthol that brings a level of freshness as it heads towards a thrilling finish. The midpalate is luxurious, with a silky entry and subtle, yet grippy tannins on the long, drawn-out finish.

Year: 2016

Blend: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Once daily delestages with ice during five-day cold soak, then feral fermented with once daily pump-overs. Fermented 100% de-stemmed

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 15.0% | pH: 3.63 | TA: 6.4 g/l

Bottling Date: July 16, 2018

Cases Produced: 1016

Drinking Window: 2020-2033

Tasting Notes:
The most complex and ageable vintage of Mother of Exiles we’ve ever made, this powerhouse offers a hypnotic nose filled with violets, red currant, dusty leather, black cherry, oolong tea, and cigar box. The palate is overflowing with flavors of plum, olallieberry, nutmeg, clove, seared ribeye, and Pamplona chorizo. It fills the mid-palate with an elegance that can only be likened to the texture of a silk scarf, yet it finishes with crunchy tannins that will help this beauty lay down for a decade or more – but why wait? Wine Enthusiast: 96 and #34 Top 100 Cellar Selection 2019

Year: 2015

Blend: 60% Cabernet, 25% Petit Verdot, 15% Merlot

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Daily delestages with dry-ice during seven-day cold soak, then wild fermented with twice daily delestages early in ferment. Moving to pump-overs later in ferment. Eighteen-day total maceration. Fermented 100% destemmed.

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 14.1% | pH: 3.66 | TA: 6.3 g/l

Bottling Date: July 14, 2017

Cases Produced: 600

Drinking Window: 2023-2034

Tasting Notes:
The incredibly inky 2015 Mother of Exiles possesses a powerful nose of strawberries, fresh bay, blueberry, shisha, and jasmine. The palate is an exotic mix of browned butter, black currant, cedar, and fig. The finish is soft and plush, with floral and flake salt notes lingering for a good minute.

Year: 2014

Blend: 68% Cabernet, 30% Petit Verdot and 2% Merlot

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Foot stomped during 7-day cold soak then feral fermented with twice daily delestages. 4-week total maceration. 100% De-stemmed.

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 14.8% | pH: 3.63 | TA: 6.4 g/l

Bottling Date: July 20, 2016

Cases Produced: 961

Drinking Window: 2023-2031

Tasting Notes:
The 2014 Mother of Exiles explodes from the glass with aromas of berry compote, rose petal, plums, cedar, and crushed rocks. Its concentrated palate shows notes of raspberry, leather, cigar, and vanilla. The palate is dense and plush, with a texture like velvet – making it all the more irresistible.

Year: 2013

Blend: 65% Cabernet, 30% Petit Verdot and 5% Merlot

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Foot stomped during 7-day cold soak then feral fermented with twice daily delestages. 4-week total maceration. 100% de-stemmed.

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 14.8% | pH: 3.57 | TA: 6.8 g/l

Bottling Date: July 16, 2015

Cases Produced: 1300

Drinking Window: 2022-2030

Tasting Notes:
An intoxicating mix of Kalamata olives, black currant, graphite, and plums make up the nose on this hedonistic wine. The palate is intense, with flavors of black cherries, anise, and dried herbs. A full-bodied mid-palate gives way to a finish that is dense and rich with plenty of polish and elegance. Wine Advocate: 95

2018

Year: 2020

Blend: 45% Cinsaut. 25% Grenache, 25% Mourvèdre, 5% Carignan

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Foot-stomped and soaked on skins overnight. 100% whole cluster pressed. Fermented at cold temperatures in amphorae, concrete barrels, and stainless-steel drums.

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 13.5 | pH: 3.28 | TA: 6.2 g/l

Bottling Date: February 22nd, 2021

Cases Produced: 296 cases

Drinking Window:

Tasting Notes:
Brightly pitched aromas of peach blossom, flint, lemon zest and cantaloupe introduce this beautiful rosé. Flavors of plum, apricot, cardamom and grapefruit summersault towards a lively and complex finish that is carried by a subtle hint of salinity.

Year: 2019

Blend: 45% Cinsaut, 30% Grenache, 15% Carignan and 10% Mourvèdre.

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Foot-stomped and soaked on skins overnight. 100% whole cluster pressed. Fermented at cold temperatures in amphorae, concrete barrels, and stainless steel drums.

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 13.3 | pH: 3.18 | TA: 6.3 g/l

Bottling Date: Februrary 18, 2020

Cases Produced: 300 cases

Drinking Window:

Tasting Notes:
Expressive, yet delicate aromas of rose petal, orange zest, guava, fresh rain and a touch of cinnamon introduce this classic rosé. Flavors of Yuzu Ponzu, honey and wild strawberries mingle on the palate. Endowed with mineral laden texture, the long refreshing finish will bring you back for another glass (or two).

Year: 2018

Blend: 40% Cinsaut. 36% Grenache, 15% Carignan, 9% Mourvedre

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Foot-stomped and soaked on skins overnight. 100% whole cluster pressed. Fermented at cold temperatures in amphorae, concrete barrels, and stainless steel drums.

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 13.5 | pH: 3.28 | TA: 6.2 g/l

Bottling Date: February 19, 2019

Cases Produced: 365

Drinking Window:

Tasting Notes:
Refreshing and bright on the nose, this opens with aromas of white nectarine, rose water, honeysuckle, and cherry blossoms. The palate brings flavors of blood orange, cinnamon, bee’s wax, and freestone peach. The mid-palate is elegant, with just the right amount of weight to give this beautiful Rose a linear and mineral-tinged finish that begs for another sip.

Year: 2017

Blend: 35% Mourvedre, 25% Cinsaut, 20% Grenache, 20% Carignan

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation:

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 12.9% | pH: | TA:

Bottling Date: February 9, 2018

Cases Produced: 360

Drinking Window:

Tasting Notes:
This light salmon colored rosé offers a nose packed with honeydew melon, yellow peach and wet granite. Hints of dried sage, wildflowers and cinnamon come through with more air. The palate is juicy and fresh as flavors of wild strawberry and rose water flow seamlessly to the medium bodied, yet precise finish.

Year: 2016

Blend: 40% Mourvèdre, 20% Grenache, 20% Cinsaut, 20% Carignan

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Fermented and aged for 5 months in 50% concrete, 50% stainless steel. 80% press, 20% saignée.

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 13.5% | pH: | TA:

Bottling Date: April 7, 2016

Cases Produced: 246

Drinking Window:

Tasting Notes:
This melon colored rosé offers a complex and deeply perfumed bouquet of white peony, peach blossom and wild strawberries with hints of citrus, sea mist, and botanicals. It is penetrating and precise on the palate with notes of stone fruit, orange peel, and honeycomb. The juicy and concentrated mid-palate is quickly cut with mouthwatering acidity that precedes an impressively long finish.

Year: 2015

Blend: 50% Grenache, 40% Mourvedre, and 10% Cinsaut

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation:

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 13.5% | pH: | TA:

Bottling Date: February 21, 2017

Cases Produced: 250

Drinking Window:

Tasting Notes:
This light salmon colored Rosé offers a nose packed with wild strawberry, orange blossom, rose water and minerals. Hints of dried sage, fresh bay, and damp earth come through with more air. The palate is juicy and fresh as flavors of peach and white flowers flow seamlessly to the medium bodied, yet precise finish.

Year: 2014

Blend: 50% Grenache, 40% Cinsault, 10% Counoise

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation:

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 13.5% | pH: | TA:

Bottling Date: February 5, 2015

Cases Produced: 283

Drinking Window:

Tasting Notes:
An escape to your favorite vacation spot. Playing hide and seek with the hot summer sun. Fresh white peaches, pink roses, lemons, the occasional dip into swift water. It’s relaxing yet stimulating. Easy drinking but serious.

Year: 2013

Blend: 50% Grenache, 40% Cinsault, 10% Counoise

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation:

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 13.2% | pH: | TA:

Bottling Date:

Cases Produced: 250

Drinking Window:

Tasting Notes:
An escape to your favorite vacation spot. Playing hide and seek with the hot summer sun. Fresh white peaches, lemons, the occasional dip into swift water. It’s relaxing yet stimulating. Easy drinking but serious.

Year: 2012

Blend: 40% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre, 20% Cinsault, 10% Carignan, 10% Counoise

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation:

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 13.2% | pH: | TA:

Bottling Date:

Cases Produced: 350

Drinking Window:

Tasting Notes:
The 2012 Rose offers lively aromas of ruby red grapefruit, orange blossom, white flowers, and dried rosemary. Flavors of citrus sorbet and strawberry are laced together with a driving minerality and bright acidity.

Year: 2011

Blend: Mourvedre, Grenache, Counoise, and Cinsaut

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation:

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 14.1% | pH: | TA:

Bottling Date:

Cases Produced: 210

Drinking Window:

Tasting Notes:
On the nose, it shows ruby red grapefruit, botanicals, and juicy pineapple. The palate has wild strawberry, peach, and dried herbs. A fine silky mid-palate evolves to a finish filled with balanced acid and great tension.

Year: 2010

Blend: Grenache, Mourvedre, Counoise and Carignan

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation:

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Alc: | pH: | TA:

Bottling Date:

Cases Produced: 233

Drinking Window:

Tasting Notes:
This beauty has an expressive nose of apricot, wild strawberries, and orange sherbet. Candied apples, tarragon and spicy minerals complete the soiree. So go ahead, put on your big hat and sunglasses and lounge poolside with this summer quaffer.

2019

Year: 2018

Blend: 86% Carignan, 7% Cabernet, 7% Grenache

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: 6-day cold soak with twice daily pump-overs. 14-day native fermentation with a mix of delestages and pump-overs for cap management. 20-day total maceration. Fermented 40% whole cluster.

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 14.8 | pH: 3.77 | TA: 5.8 g/l

Bottling Date: May 12th, 2020. Bottled unfined and unfiltered

Cases Produced: 366 cases produced.

Drinking Window: 2021-2028

Tasting Notes:
An exotic nose of black currant, violet, orange zest and five-spice. Dense and motley flavors of muddled strawberries, seared ribeye, cranberry and chocolate torte intermingle on the palate. Fantastic richness on the midpalate evolves into a finish that is vibrant and fresh – lending incredible complexity and intrigue to this dynamic wine.

Year: 2017

Blend: 91% Carignan, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Fermented 44% whole cluster. Twice daily pump-overs with dry ice during 7-day cold soak. Then feral fermented with daily delestages. 2.5-week total maceration. Unfiltered.

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 14.6% | pH: 3.93 | TA: 5.9 g/l

Bottling Date: May 30, 2019

Cases Produced: 238

Drinking Window: 2019-2027

Tasting Notes:
An intoxicating nose of black licorice, currant, fig, petrichor and yuzu ponzu. The palate offers a compelling mix of dark chocolate, dried coriander, huckleberries and cedar that evolve into a round, opulent midpalate. Despite its intensity and power, this finishes with a zippy acidity leaving you begging for another taste.

Year: 2016

Blend: 100% Carignan

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Fermented 50% whole cluster.

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 14.3% | pH: 3.92 | TA: 5.2 g/l

Bottling Date: June 1, 2018

Cases Produced:

Drinking Window: 2019-2029

Tasting Notes:
Rose petal, black pepper, fresh bay leaf, raspberry, and savory herbs introduce this strikingly complex Carignan. An exquisite palate boasts flavors of Bing cherry, black walnut, and just a hint of cardamom. The mid-palate is packed with chewy, but polished tannins and the finish is lifted with juicy acidity. Vinous: 94

Year: 2015

Blend: 100% Carignan

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Fermented 50% whole cluster.

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 15.0% | pH: | TA:

Bottling Date:

Cases Produced: 105

Drinking Window: 2020-2030

Tasting Notes:
100% Carignan from vines planted in 2008 directly behind the winery. The nose is a bouquet of light florals and mulberry fruit. With a little breathing time, a rich aroma of damp earth after a first rain emerges. On the palate, there are flavors of currant, dark chocolate, and aged chorizo. The texture is velvety and dense with great length and freshness coming through on the finish.

Year: 2014

Blend: 100% Carignan

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Fermented 50% whole cluster.

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 15.5% | pH: | TA:

Bottling Date:

Cases Produced: 230

Drinking Window: 2019-2028

Tasting Notes:
This powerhouse Carignan sports an inky purple color and delivers high pitched aromas of blackberries, violets, new leather, and dried earth. The palate is mouth-coating with black cherries, plums, and allspice. The juicy acidity provides a persistent finish that echoes the wine’s fruity and savory flavors. Vinous: 93

Year: 2013

Blend: 100% Carignan

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Fermented 50% whole cluster.

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 15.0% | pH: | TA:

Bottling Date:

Cases Produced: 185

Drinking Window: 2018-2027

Tasting Notes:
I was more than a little surprised at how much everyone loved this wine last year. Some of my anxiety was due to it being a new grape for us, but there was also a little fear in realizing that the inaugural 2012 version just wasn’t as good as the 2013 we had resting in barrel. Now that you get to try the 2013 I couldn’t be more excited. Like last year’s Sacred Burro, this is 100% Carignan from vines we planted in 2008 directly behind the winery. This was some of the last fruit we picked off the estate and once in the winery, we fermented it 50% whole cluster. After 3 weeks of maceration, we pressed it into half new and half used 500-liter French oak barrels where it rested for 14 months prior to bottling. The nose is dominated by fresh rose petals, strawberry preserves, and fig compote. An earthy forest floor component drives through as you give it time to breathe. On the palate, there are flavors of ripe plums, chocolate ganache, and dry-cured chorizo. The texture is velvety and dense with great length and freshness coming through on the finish.

Year: 2012

Blend: 100% Carignan

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Fermented 20% whole cluster.

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Alc: 14.8% | pH: | TA:

Bottling Date:

Cases Produced: 270

Drinking Window: 2016-2025

Tasting Notes:
A crowd of sepia-toned canvases shade local merchants from the Catalan sun. A woman with soft brown skin peddles plums, ripe strawberries, and wild herbs. You can almost smell the flowers on her stone rosary as it cascades down her fine linens. Hints of Shisha billow from a nearby storefront, only making her seem more natural and exotic.

2018

Year: 2017

Blend: 92% Syrah, 5% Roussanne, 3% Grenache

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Five-day cold soak with daily foot treading. Fermented with 10% whole clusters. Daily delestages early on, later moving to pump-overs. 2-week total maceration.

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 14.2 | pH: 3.87 | TA: 5.5 g/l

Bottling Date: May 30, 2019

Cases Produced: 518 cases produced

Drinking Window: 2020-2026

Tasting Notes:
The dark and mysterious 2017 Syrah offers blackberry, nori, seared ribeye, and leather notes on the powerful nose. Flavors of dark chocolate, rolling tobacco, hoisin, and olallieberry provide a dense mouthfeel on the midpalate. The finish is both hedonistic yet refined — the perfect pairing for cool nights and hearty foods.

Year: 2016

Blend: 92% Syrah, 6% Carignan, 2% Roussanne

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Five-day cold soak with daily foot treading. Fermented with 10% whole clusters. Daily delestages early on, later moving to pump-overs. 2-week total maceration.

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 14.4 | pH: 3.81 | TA: 5.4 g/l

Bottling Date: June 1, 2018

Cases Produced: 675

Drinking Window: 2019-2032

Tasting Notes:
Stunning aromatics composed of blueberry, sarsaparilla, petunias, and chaparral invite you into this truly hedonistic wine. Flavors of dark chocolate, French roast, duck confit, and olive tapenade temper the exuberant fruit notes on the palate. The finish exhibits both richness and purity, showcasing an opulent mid-palate that is focused with tannins reminiscent of well-worn leather. Wine Enthusiast: 94

Year: 2015

Blend: 93% Syrah, 7% Roussanne (co-fermented)

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Foot stomped during seven day cold soak, then wild fermented with twice daily delestages early in ferment. Moving to pump-overs later in ferment. Sixteen day total maceration. Fermented 64% whole cluster.

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 14.3 | pH: 3.94 | TA: 5.4 g/l

Bottling Date: June 8, 2017

Cases Produced: 503

Drinking Window: 2020-2031

Tasting Notes:
The 2015 Syrah explodes from the glass with aromas of blackberry, sandalwood, warm blueberry scones, and scorched earth. The fruit notes carry through on the palate and are joined by a supporting cast of allspice, clove, and tar. The finish starts off sleek and polished but shows just the right amount of grip to let you know this beauty will age for years to come.

Year: 2014

Blend: 100% Syrah

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Foot stomped during 7-day cold soak then feral fermented with twice daily delestages. 3 week total maceration. 60% whole cluster.

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 14.8 | pH: 3.83 | TA: 5.5 g/l

Bottling Date: July 21, 2016

Cases Produced: 812

Drinking Window: 2019-2031

Tasting Notes:
The first notes of the 2014 Syrah are sizzling bacon, blueberries and sandalwood. The dense palate offers layers of intermingling fruit and savory elements: blackberries, espresso, plums and black olives give way to muddled mint notes. The silky mouthfeel yields sweet tannins, offering a little grip on the briny finish.

Year: 2013

Blend: 100% Syrah

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation:

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 14.0 | pH: | TA:

Bottling Date:

Cases Produced: 1300

Drinking Window: 2019-2030

Tasting Notes:
The nose on this is powerful and explosive dominated by blackberries, cigar smoke and black pepper with a mix of savory elements in the background. On the palate, there are flavors of sweet roasted meats, root spices and violets. The finish is lingering and bold, with round tannins and soft acidity. Hold on to this for a few years or pair with your favorite steak.

Year: 2012

Blend: 100% Syrah

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Fermented 20% whole cluster.

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 14.5 | pH: | TA:

Bottling Date:

Cases Produced:

Drinking Window: 2017-2025

Tasting Notes:
An intoxicating nose of violets, black olive, blueberry, smoked meats, sandalwood and just a hint of fresh tar. While the nose remains almost as fresh as the day it was bottled, the wine is incredibly more complex today. The palate is also shedding some of its grippy tannins – becoming more round and approachable. While drinking fantastic now, I wouldn’t hesitate to cellar this for another five years.

Year: 2010

Blend: 100% Syrah

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Fermented 20% whole cluster.

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 14.0 | pH: | TA:

Bottling Date:

Cases Produced: 910

Drinking Window: 2016-2024

Tasting Notes:
The 2010 Syrah is both powerful and seamless. A complex mix of violets, black raspberry, flint, clove and espresso are perfectly integrated on the nose. Seductive flavors of wild cherry and maple smoked bacon give way to more savory hints of forest floor and hoisin. The finish strikes a perfect balance between rich and lean. Wine Advocate: 94

Year: 2009

Blend: 100% Syrah

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Fermented 20% whole cluster.

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 14.2 | pH: | TA:

Bottling Date:

Cases Produced: 582

Drinking Window: 2018-2024

Tasting Notes:
Vibrant wild berries, violets and cinnamon perfume darker espresso, clove and incense notes. On the palate blueberry, graphite and tar create a full-bodied mouth-feel that finishes surprisingly energetic.

Year: 2008

Blend: 85% Syrah, 10% Grenache, 5% Mourvedre

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation:

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 14.5 | pH: | TA:

Bottling Date:

Cases Produced: 519

Drinking Window: 2016-2017

Tasting Notes:
A fusillade of blackberries, pure cocoa powder, adobo and incense introduce this wine. Rich flavors of blueberry, tobacco, and espresso advance into a powerful and velvety finish.

Year: 2007

Blend: 100% Syrah

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation:

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Alc: 14.5 | pH: | TA:

Bottling Date:

Cases Produced:

Drinking Window: 2016-2017

Tasting Notes:
The intense ripe raspberry and blueberry notes intermingle with herbs, tar, Asian spice, and cocoa bean. The round, full-bodied palate exudes ripe berry fruit flavors that balance out the earthy, spicy, mineral elements and long, smooth finish.

Year: 2006

Blend: 87% Syrah, 7% Mourvedre, 6% Grenache

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation:

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 14.5 | pH: | TA:

Bottling Date:

Cases Produced: 682

Drinking Window: 2013-2014

Tasting Notes:
Ripe blackberry, wet stone, and earthy floral aromas blend together on the nose. Dark berry and casis flavors balance out the pronounced minerality on the palate’s long jammy finish.

Year: 2005

Blend: 85% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre, 5% Grenache

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation:

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 14.5 | pH: | TA:

Bottling Date:

Cases Produced: 1500

Drinking Window: 2014-2015

Tasting Notes:
Opens up with notes of tar, roasted game, espresso and ripe boysenberry/pomegranate on the nose. these dark, brooding elements follow through on the palate and are buttressed by ample, ripe tannins and a long, spicy, boysenberry finish.

2019

Year: 2018

Blend: 40% Roussanne, 25% Grenache Blanc, 15% Marsanne, 10% Picpoul, 10% Vermentino

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Aged for 15 months in used 500L barrels, concrete tank, and one new acacia barrel. Minimal batonnage. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 14.8 | pH: 3.27 | TA: 6.2 g/l

Bottling Date: December 17, 2019

Cases Produced: 485 cases produced

Drinking Window:

Tasting Notes:
The 2018 Theresa offers beautiful aromas of apricot, jasmine, Meyer lemon, and flint that evolve into sophisticated flavors of brioche, white peaches, cinnamon, and honeysuckle. The palate offers incredible depth and creaminess, contrasted by a linear and precise finish that lingers for nearly a minute after the wine is gone. Wine Advocate: 93 | Vinous: 93 | Wine Enthusiast: 92 | Vinepair: 91

Year: 2017

Blend: 40% Roussanne, 20% Grenache Blanc, 15% Marsanne, 15% Picpoul, 10% Vermentino

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Whole cluster pressed to barrels and concrete tanks for feral ferment. Natural malolactic fermentation complete.

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Alc: 14.1% | pH: 3.27 | TA: 5.9 g/l

Bottling Date: December 19, 2018

Cases Produced: 682

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Tasting Notes:
Beautiful aromas of pineapple, jasmine, Meyer lemon, ghee, and wet stones lead to sophisticated flavors of brioche, white peaches, and honeysuckle. The palate offers incredible depth and richness, contrasted by a linear and exacting finish that lingers for nearly a minute after the wine is gone.

Year: 2016

Blend: 50% Roussanne, 20% Grenache Blanc, 10% Vermentino, 10% Picpoul, 10% Marsanne

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Whole cluster pressed into barrels and tanks for wild ferment.

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Alc: 14.4% | pH: 3.24 | TA: 5.9 g/l

Bottling Date: December 7, 2017

Cases Produced: 514

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The 2016 Theresa offers an uplifting nose of Meyer lemon, orange peel, wet stones, and flint. Despite the freshness on the nose, the palate is surprisingly rich, showing ripe peach, honeysuckle and buttered brioche. Though the mid-palate has considerable weight, it’s followed by refreshing acidity as the citrus notes come through on the long lingering finish. Robert Parker: 92 | Vinous: 92

Year: 2015

Blend: 30% Roussanne, 25% Marsanne, 20% Grenache Blanc, 15% Picpoul and 10% Vermentino

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Whole cluster pressed to barrels and tanks for feral ferment. Malolactic fermentation complete.

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Alc: 14.0% | pH: 3.32 | TA: 6.2 g/l

Bottling Date: December 5, 2016

Cases Produced: 685

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The 2015 Theresa boasts an energetic nose of lemon curd, white flowers, baguette, and stone fruit. Its palate offers gorgeous notes of lychee, toasted nuts, conifer and a hint of pineapple, while the rich mouthfeel is focused by its vibrant acidity, providing a nearly endless palate.

Year: 2014

Blend: 40% Roussanne, 20% Picpoul, 15% Marsanne, 15% Grenache Blanc, 10% Vermentino

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation:

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Alc: 14.0 | pH: | TA:

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Cases Produced: 644

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Soaking in the ambiance outside a bistro; the smell of wet cobblestones, buttered brioche, and freesias. Your companions are enjoying a mélange of ripe apricots, toasted Marcona almonds, and lemon sorbet. But for you, the Theresa will be plenty.

Year: 2013

Blend: 40% Rousanne, 25% Grenache Blanc, 15% Marsanne, 10% Picpoul, 10% Vermentino

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation:

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Alc: 14.1% | pH: | TA:

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Cases Produced: 560

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She’s as vibrant and bright as the West Paso sky with notes of white flowers, fresh rain, and lemon peel. She seems joyful and carefree but hides flavors, like old memories, deep in her soul. With time and trust she bares ripe pitfruit, botanicals, honeycomb and toasted brioche.

Year: 2012

Blend: 50% Roussanne, 25% Grenache Blanc, 20% Picpoul, 5% Marsanne

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Fermented 15% on skins.

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Alc: 14.1% | pH: | TA:

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Cases Produced: 800

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Beeswax and a hint of incense. Rich flavors of butterscotch and caramel build a big palate that is freshened with citrus sorbet and an exacting acidity that gives this wine length and an element of suspense. Wine Advocate: 92

Year: 2011

Blend: 60% Roussanne, 25% Grenache Blanc, 15% Marsanne

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: 33% Fermented on skins.

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Alc: 14.1% | pH: | TA:

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Cases Produced: 380

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Tasting Notes:
Beautiful aromas of pineapple, guava, Meyer lemon, and bee’s wax perfume from this blend. It exhibits flavors of butterscotch, citrus oil, ripe melon, and orange marmalade. The wine attacks the palate with a broad brushstroke that is quickly focused by exacting acidity, giving it the perfect balance between rich and lean.

Year: 2018

Blend: 100% Viognier

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Whole cluster pressed into settling tank for 24 hours of clarification, then racked to barrels for long, slow, native ferment. Malolactic fermentation comple

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Alc: 14.2 | pH: 3.32 | TA: 6.3 g/l

Bottling Date: December 18th, 2019

Cases Produced: 520 cases produced.

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Brightly pitched aromas of white peach, orange peel, flint and yellow rose make a bold introduction to this complex white wine. Flavors of Casaba melon, kaffir lime, and shortbread intermingle on the rich and creamy mid-palate. Bright acidity quickly balances the intensity of the flavors, providing a zippy, long, and refreshing finish. Wine Advocate: 92 | Vinous: 93 | Wine Enthusiast: 91 | Vinepair: 94

Year: 2017

Blend: 100% Viognier

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Whole cluster pressed to barrels for feral ferment. Natural malolactic fermentation complete.

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Alc: 14.2 | pH: 3.49 | TA: 6.75 g/l

Bottling Date: December 20, 2018

Cases Produced: 647 cases produced

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Juicy peach, lemon oil and orange marmalade are supported with hints of flint and mineral notes. The palate is full bodied, with flavors of nectarine, buttered brioche and honey. The rich, complex flavors are cut with a touch of tannin and bright acidity on the long fresh finish.

Year: 2016

Blend: 100% Viognier

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Whole cluster pressed to barrels and tanks for feral ferment. Natural malolactic fermentation complete.

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Alc: 14.2 | pH: 3.34 | TA: 6.2 g/l

Bottling Date: December 6, 2017

Cases Produced: 533

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Tasting Notes:
Muddled Meyer lemon, dusty white peach, honeysuckle, and Pate Brisée introduce this aromatic white wine. The unctuous mid-palate is generously filled with flavors of orange marmalade and Persian lime, balanced by a precise and lively acidity that provides remarkable freshness. Vinous: 92

Year: 2015

Blend: 100% Viognier

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Whole cluster pressed to barrels for feral ferment. Malolactic fermentation complete.

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Alc: 14.1 | pH: 3.42 | TA: 6.4 g/l

Bottling Date: December 5, 2016

Cases Produced: 515

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Tasting Notes:
Savory white peaches, lemon peel, flint and salted crackers are just a few of the opening aromatics of this beautiful white. The palate is unctuous yet vibrant, delivering flavors of flower oil, orange marmalade and a hint of vanilla. The fin- ish is pure, fresh and focused as it lingers long after the wine is gone.

Year: 2014

Blend: 100% Viognier

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Whole cluster pressed to barrels and tanks for feral ferment. Malolactic fermentation complete.

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Alc: 14.2 | pH: 3.36 | TA: 5.6 g/l

Bottling Date: July 16, 2016

Cases Produced: 700

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White peaches, Ylang Ylang, lemon curd and wet stones are the dominant aromatics on this expressive white. More savory elements of roasted hazelnuts, apple pie and dried slab apricots develop on the palate. The finish offers great depth and richness with profound acidity lending length to the finish. Wine Advocate: 91 | Vinous: 92

Year: 2013

Blend: 100% Viognier

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation:

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Alc: 14.2% | pH: | TA:

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Cases Produced: 700

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From its first notes you know it’s going to be a classic. It has everything you want – Meyer lemon, poached pear and jasmine are the opening hook. But this is no 3-minute pop single. The chorus blends beeswax, wet stones and butterscotch – encouraging you to sing along. Even long after it’s finished you’ll find yourself humming its tune.

Year: 2012

Blend: 100% Viognier

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation:

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Alc: 14.0% | pH: | TA:

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Cases Produced: 869

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Powerful aromas of jasmine, lemon oil, and toasted brioche are supported by a trace of flint. An incredibly well-integrated palate balances white peaches, apricot and citrus sorbet before evolving into an unctuous mid-palate that is focused by precise acidity. Vinous: 93 | Wine Advocate: 91

Year: 2011

Blend: 100% Viognier

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation:

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Alc: 14.2% | pH: | TA:

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Cases Produced: 185

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The 2011 Viognier features dynamic aromas of wet stones, citrus oil, lemongrass, and honeysuckle. Rich flavors of orange peel, pineapple and caramel evolve into an unctuous mid-palate that finishes mineral-laced and fresh.

Year: 2010

Blend: 100% Viognier

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Partial spontaneous Malolactic fermentation. Lees stirred weekly through primary and secondary fermentation.

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Alc: 14.4% | pH: | TA:

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Tropical aromas of pineapple and passion fruit give way to lemon curd and nutmeg. White peaches, guava, and vanilla bean create an indulgent flavor profile. The oily mouth coating texture starts out rich, but finishes fresh and lively.

Year: 2009

Blend: 100% Viognier

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation:

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Alc: 14.2% | pH: | TA:

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Cases Produced: 425

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An explosion of peaches, white flowers, vanilla and stones introduce this vibrant beauty. Lemon peel and citrus sorbet lead into more exotic notes of guava and lychee. A precise finish of tropical fruits and acid leaves this wine lingering for minutes to come.

Year: 2008

Blend: 100% Viognier

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation:

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Alc: 14.2% | pH: | TA:

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Cases Produced: 256

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The nose offers up aromas of ripe pineapple, banana, white peaches and jasmine. Rich layers of ripe tropical fruit blend with spice, vanilla bean, and cedar flavors, followed by a long creamy finish.

Year: 2007

Blend: 100% Viognier

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation:

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Alc: 14.2 | pH: | TA:

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Cases Produced: 422

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White peach and ripe yellow apple aromas blend with mineral and sea salt aromas on the nose. the crisp, smooth palate echoes these elments and finishes with white peach and mineral flavors.

2019

2018

Year: 2017

Blend: 88% Zinfandel, 12% Tempranillo

Vineyard: 100% estate – willow creek district, paso robles

Fermentation: Five-day cold soak with daily foot treading. fermented with 20% whole clusters. daily delestages early on, later moving to pump-overs. 2-week total maceration.

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Alc: 15.0 | pH: 3.69 | TA: 5.5 g/l

Bottling Date: December 19, 2018

Cases Produced: 269 cases produced

Drinking Window: 2019-2027

Tasting Notes:
The expressive nose contains both savory and fruity elements – mixing cranberry, Bing cherry, and boysenberry with black licorice, hoisin, and forest floor. The palate is loaded with flavors of blackberry, Schezwan peppercorn, and orange peel. The finish starts velvety, but a subtle grip suggests there’s a long life ahead for this powerful wine.

Year: 2016

Blend: 100% Zinfandel

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Foot stomped and pumped over during ten-day cold soak, then wild fermented with twice daily delestages early in ferment. Moving to pump-overs later in ferment. Twenty-day total maceration. Fermented 20% whole cluster.

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Alc: 14.8 | pH: 3.85 | TA: 6.0 g/l

Bottling Date: December 7, 2017

Cases Produced: 319

Drinking Window: 2019-2028

Tasting Notes:
The 2016 Zinfandel sings from the glass like a quartet of cherry, smoked Hungarian paprika, raspberries, and sarsaparilla. There’s an unexpected, yet delicious intersection of savory flavors as olive and anise mingle with blackberry and nutmeg. The dark, dense palate quickly evolves into a silky and seamless finish.

Year: 2015

Blend: 100% Zinfandel

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Foot stomped during 7-day cold soak then feral fermented with daily delestages early on, later moving to punch downs. Three week total maceration. 10% whole cluster.

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 14.6 | pH: 3.77 | TA: 5.9 g/l

Bottling Date: December 5, 2016

Cases Produced: 182

Drinking Window: 2019-2028

Tasting Notes:
A perfume of raspberries, black peppercorns, earth and mulling spices introduces the 2015 Zinfandel. With great depth on the palate this elegantly-styled wine offers flavors of Valencia orange, kirsch, licorice and Bing cherries. This medium bodied beauty delivers refreshing acidity and supple tannins on the long, lingering finish.

Year: 2014

Blend: 100% Zinfandel

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation:

Copperage & Elevage: //Cooperage & Elevage/6/

Alc: 14.2 | pH: | TA:

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Cases Produced: 450

Drinking Window: 2018-2027

Tasting Notes:
Sappy red fruits, cranberry cocktail, orange peel and cocoa powder combine to form an overwhelmingly seductive nose. The palate possesses fresh raspberries, fig preserves and clove. There is a surprising richness to this wine that is nicely complimented by firm tannins and great length.

Year: 2013

Blend: 100% Zinfandel

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Fermented 30% whole cluster.

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Alc: 15.0 | pH: | TA:

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Cases Produced: 532

Drinking Window: 2016-2025

Tasting Notes:
The damp soil beneath you feels cool on your knees as it presses into your jeans, but the August sun beads sweat above your collar. As you fill your pail, the thorns from the raspberry bush grab at your sleeves. A breeze carries the scent of spicy briar, eucalyptus and a nearby citrus grove. You emerge from the thicket, scratched and filthy yet completely satisfied by the collection of seductive wild fruits you’ve rustled.

Year: 2012

Blend: 100% Zinfandel

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Fermented 10% whole cluster.

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Alc: 15.2 | pH: | TA:

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Cases Produced: 480

Drinking Window: 2016-2024

Tasting Notes:
Like a beautiful rose garden, this Zin seems harmless enough – flaunting an ethereal nose of potpourri, black raspberry, 5-spice and sweet bay. But soon it pricks your palate with black fruits, orange peel, underbrush and chocolate. After making known its dangers it finishes with seductive tannins begging you to reach for it once again.

Year: 2011

Blend: 88% Zinfandel, 6% Syrah, 6% Petit Verdot

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Fermentation: Fermented 100% de-stemmed.

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Cases Produced: 385

Drinking Window: 2014-2019

Tasting Notes:
This explosive and primary wine showcases electric aromas of briary raspberry, orange peel and geranium. Flavors of blueberry, boysenberry and black pepper evolve into a sappy mid-palate and chalky finish.

2010

Year: 2009

Blend: 83% Zinfandel, 17% Syrah

Vineyard: 100% Estate – Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

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A lively bouquet of red roses, raspberries and incense are buttressed by darker black pepper and briary notes. Boysenberry, anise and cocoa pioneer a luscious and rich mid-palate. The persistent fruit core lasts for minutes.