Nose
This sultry and seductive Syrah-dominant hillside blend smells and tastes like autumn - sweet leather, dried tobacco, brown cooking spice, red plum and fresh cranberry compote.
Palate
Authenticity’s Syrah roots shine with a plethora of roasted meatiness and roasted herb flavors (sage, rosemary and thyme, of course). As usual, a healthy dollop of Mourvèdre adds length and tames the bigness of Syrah, revealing a touch of wet earth, pomegranate, forest floor and sassafras. Bring on the roaring fire!
Growing Conditions
100% Paderewski Vineyard - Shale and limestone-studded hillsides
Paderewski Vineyard:
Travel just west of Paso Robles, and you will find Paderewski Vineyard: 67 acres of undulating, steep, limestone rich hillsides within 570 rural, spring-fed acres. In the early 1900’s, this vineyard was cherished and farmed by world-renowned pianist, Polish diplomat, and vintner, Ignacy Jan Paderewski. Fast forward a century, and this property stood forgotten and fallow. Lucky for us, in 2004, we became the stewards of this amazing piece of property.
Planted: 2004 Acreage: 95 under vine, 570 total Soils: limestone, calcareous, rocky pH: low to mid 8 AVA: Paso Robles District: Willow Creek Red Varietals: Grenache, Mourvedre, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Tempranillo, and Zinfandel White Varietals: Grenache Blanc, Picpoul Blanc, and Viognier
Bottling
Bottled May 16, 2016
Winemaking
Fermented in stainless steel, oak and concrete tanks and new 1⁄2-ton French oak puncheons (39% whole cluster)
Aging
Aged 18 months in French oak barrels and puncheons (66% new)
Food Pairing
Rosemary roasted lamb
