Nose
Aromas of violets, cassis, caramel and pencil shavings anticipate hints of leather and tobacco.
Palate
Flavors of blackberry pie, black plum and blue fruits with suggestions of vanilla, toasted oak and coffee. Balanced richness extends into a broad, chewy finish.
Growing Conditions
This commemorative blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (75%) and Syrah (25%) comes from two of our favorite Paso Robles AVAs: the Highlands District, where ancient seabed deposits and high elevations combine to create perfect conditions for balanced fruit development; and the Geneseo District in the geographical heart of Paso Robles, which delivers fruit with excellent color and flavor concentration.
The 2021 growing season culminated in a banner vintage across Paso Robles. The tone was set with normal weather patterns into early spring. Periodic heat spells in summer and fall were buffered by prevailing mild weather. The harvest came slightly later than typical, and our patience was rewarded with beautifully mature fruit and inherently balanced wines.
Winemaking
The making of the Treana Red 25th Anniversary Blend began with small lot fermentations with daily pump overs for maximum extraction. These lots were constantly supervised, tasted and analyzed for tannin and anthocyanins in order to determine optimal length of extended maceration after fermentation.
Aging
Once drained and pressed, the young wines were
barreled down separately for 11 months in a combination of 25% once-and twice-used and 75% neutral French oak. In September of 2022, these separate lots were tasted by the winemaking team to further isolate individual barrels that displayed exceptional quality and character. These selections were then earmarked for special reserve treatment and racked, blended and aged for an additional seven months in 100% new French oak prior to bottling.
