Nose
Aromas of wet stone, apricot, and honey, layered with floral lilac and a touch of cantaloupe. Subtle brioche and meringue add a creamy, toasty note.
Palate
On the palate, sweet pear greets the entry, followed by a moderate mouthfeel and a lively mix of apple and lemon juiciness. Peach tea emerges alongside a hint of butterscotch, offering a smooth, caramelized richness. The wine finishes with a fresh dash of sweet tea and additional notes of creamy meringue sweetness.
Growing Conditions
Kiler Canyon is committed to farming sustainably and on the road to becoming fully organic within the next two years.
The property consists of 24 planted acres on 62 total acres. This sub-AVA is home to Paso Robles’ most acclaimed vineyards and producers. While the Templeton Gap wind effect is very much felt at Kiler Canyon Vineyard, this site’s defining characteristic is its steep grades and depleted limestone soils.
Combined, these factors all ensure the vines struggle to grow and must reach deep for nutrients, ensuring low-yielding grapes that follow are equally intense and powerful. With such a limited number of varieties planted, we are able to focus solely on the grape types most known to thrive in Willow Creek.