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A rare stand-alone Mourvèdre from Paso Robles, where this classic Rhône variety achieves peak expression. Aged in 25 percent new French oak barrels, this wine offers black fruit aromas with varietal notes of moist soil. The mouthfeel is rich yet approachable, with ripe tannins that extend into a lingering finish.
Hailed as a “narrowly focused Rhône-oriented wine region ready for exploration,” Santa Barbara County’s Alisos Canyon AVA is renowned for its sumptuous Syrahs. This wine was 50 percent whole-cluster pressed and aged in 66 percent new French oak barrels. The nose is loaded with white pepper, blackberry jam, purple plum and blueberry. A precise, dense palate displays refined tannins with flavors of dried herbs and stewed fruits.
A stylish Rhône-style cuvée of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre from the famed Willow Creek District, aged in 40 percent new French oak barrels. The nose is loaded with aromas of cherry, strawberry and raspberry, interlaced with notes of dried herbs and cinnamon. A balanced body finishes gracefully with dusty, structured tannins.
This Grenache is everything you would expect from the Willow Creek District, the epicenter of Paso Robles Rhônes, bursting from the glass with aromas of bright red fruits, cardamom and cinnamon spice. Flavors of bing cherry cascade along a full, broad body, all with an ease that will keep you coming back for more.
A classical Syrah-driven rosé, crafted in the dry European style. The nose is flush with pretty aromas of watermelon, strawberry and juicy nectarine. Bright textures gain energy into the finish, making this a perfectly refreshing wine for seasons in the sun.
A detour from our Rhône focus and into the other standard bearer of Paso Robles: Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in 100-percent new French oak barrels, this wine offers generous aromas of ripe boysenberry, cherry and eucalyptus. A juicy, densely layered palate finishes with rich tannins and hints of dark chocolate.