Nose

Cassis, blueberry, cedar and anise, with hints of black olives and juniper berry

Palate

Full-bodied with cassis and blueberry, licorice notes, chewy and chalky tannins

Growing Conditions

The fruit for the Mountain Road Reserve grows on Adelaida Springs Ranch, at an elevation of 1,700 feet and only 12 miles from the Pacific Coast. Situated in the rugged coastal mountains west of Paso Robles, this prime vineyard site features rocky calcareous soils and southwestern exposures that lend themselves to producing stunning wines. It is here that the grapes for our award-winning Suendero are also grown.

- Adelaida Springs: Cabernet Sauvignon 92%
- Adelaida Springs: Petit Verdot 8%

Winemaking

This special selection focuses on very small lots of limited-production Cabernet Sauvignon, with a bit of Petit Verdot in the blend to enhance the structure of the finished wine.

Aging

To achieve a balanced style with a rich character and refined mouthfeel, the wine was aged for 20 months in French oak barrels before bottling unfined and unfiltered.

Appearance

Garnet