95 Points - Christopher Sawyer, "Sommelier to the Stars"
A masterful blend of Grenache, Syrah & Mourvèdre (GSM). Aged 37 months in French oak barrels. Bottled unfiltered, preserving its purity and character. Approachable now, and has plenty of depth, structure, and complexity to lay down for another 3-5 years.
Bold fruit flavors and spice notes complement smoky, savory flavors of grilled or barbecued meats like beef, lamb, pork, and sausage.
Winemaking
Crafted with care and commitment to sustainability, each grape is meticulously selected by hand, ensuring only the finest fruit makes its way into the bottle. 28% Grenache brings fruit and acidity to the table with flavors of raspberry, strawberry, licorice and spice. 44% Syrah adds color, spice, blueberry, blackberry, plum, black olive, mineral, and tannin to the party. 28% Mouvedre rounds it all out with blackberry, pomegranate, pepper, violets, clove, smoke with tannin and structure.
Vineyard
Grown in the rolling, oak studded hills of Placer County and El Dorado Hills, the vineyards are located 600 to 1,000 feet above sea-level, 100 miles east of San Francisco. The soils consist of crushed granite, volcanic rock and sandy loam, making them well-drained and ideal for growing grapes. The vineyards receive very little artificial irrigation to help stress the vines, resulting in the wines having more complex and intense flavors.
Vintage
The 2019 Vintage saw ideal conditions in the Sierra Foothills AVA, resulting in grapes of exceptional quality. Harvested at an average Brix of 24 to 25, with a pH of 3.6 and total acidity of 6.5 g/L, these grapes reached optimal ripeness.
VINTAGE: 2019
VARIETAL: 28% Grenache, 44% Syrah, 28% Mourvèdre
APPELLATION: Sierra Foothills
AGING: 37 months in French Oak barrels
pH: 3.6
TA: 6.5 g/L
FILTRATION: Unfiltered
ALCOHOL: 14.1%
Luxurious & Delicious...
Aromas of rich cherry, black currant, dark plums, with hints of lightly toasted vanilla, mint and crushed slate. The concentrated flavors further integrate with blackberries, tobacco, anise and earthiness with a balanced oak profile, layered palette, leaving you with its delightful finish.
92 Points
Aromas and robust flavors of dark cherry, blackberries, mocha, espresso and hints of black pepper. Incredibly balanced with a smooth mouthfeel and body against a backdrop of structured tannins. The wine unfolds with notes of clove and dried herbs, ending with a long rich finish.
Rich & Luxurious!
Beautiful ruby color and opens with aromas of bright red plum and raspberry, cassis, and a touch of mint. The tannins are soft yet structured, and complemented by vibrant acidity, with hints of clove and baking spice from the oak aging. The wine ends with a long, smooth finish and lingering intensity encouraging you to enjoy another juicy sip.
