Nose
Aromas of violets explode off the nose and lend the way to damp forest floor, nutmeg, dried cranberry and black plum.
Palate
The 2009 Authenticity with 64% Syrah and 36% Mourvèdre is an intensely complex, chewy and textured wine that attests to how serious Mourvèdre can be.
Flavors are savory and sweet – white pepper, sweet cigar, dried black cherry and smoked game. A meal in itself – maybe you don’t even need the meat!
Growing Conditions
Parentage: Paderewski Vineyard
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
Aging
Aged for 23 months in 45% new French oak barrels and puncheons
Appearance
Opaque purple.
