Product details
2020 Estate Red
30% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Mourvèdre, 8% Cabernet Franc
A modern blend of Bordeaux and Rhone varietals in perfect harmony. The nose reveals intoxicating fruit and an aromatic lift, typical of high-altitude wines. The palate delivers cassis, blackberries, tart cherries and garrigue amidst intermingling acidity and tannins. The finish is refreshingly dry, with supple tannins and lingering fruit. Looking for a great wine to drink now? Look no further.
Alcohol: 13.6% | pH: 3.45 | TA: 6.4
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Winemaking
Winemaking
Harvested: Aug 16 – Sep 6, 2020
Bottled: April 19, 2022
Released: August 2023
5-day cold soak
Open-top fermentation
Fermented and aged for 19 months in 100% neutral French oak barriques
264 cases
Accolades
Accolades
Accolades
There are many reasons to lay this wine down for years to come. Firstly, it’s firmly built, featuring mountaintop-influenced tannins that will last for years. Secondly, it’s the inaugural vintage of one of the more interesting estates to come to California in years. And lastly, it’s a unique expression, offering dark berry, smoked meat and pencil shavings on the nose and palate, where that structure persists deep into the finish. — Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast
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Why High-Altitude Wines Stand Out?
Acidity
The large diurnal shift of mountains preserves acidity, allowing wines to age well and pair with food.
Minerality
Rugged, poor soils cultivate wines with a distinctive touch of minerality.
Bold Tannins
Strong ocean winds and UV rays account for thicker grape skins and bolder tannins in wine.
Complexity
Natural variability of terrain within blocks and micro-climates enhance blending process, helping to crafting wines with complexity.