Nose
Attractive aromas and flavors of ripe red fruit and savory spices. Bright raspberry, crushed rock, turned earth and lilac aromas.
Palate
The palate is tense with rocky edges and yet zesty with pomegranate and strawberry flavors.
Growing Conditions
Vineyards:
- 48% Alta Loma
- 35% Loma Del Rio
- 6% Mesa Verde
- 6% Zayante
- 4% Rancho Solo
- 1% Lieff
Winemaking
In cool years the Grenache is enormously pretty and fragrant. This was the first year of production for the Cinsault and it was thinned multiple times both for enhanced concentration and evenness of ripening. The cooler climate gives teh Cinsault a wonderful articulation of flavor, but what is most noteworthy is the fact that we were able to conferment the Cinsaut with Syrah. Something magical happens when Syrah and Cinsault marry; the healthy tannin titer from the Syrah seems to give more structure to the Cinsault, helps to stabilize color. The spicy licorice component from the Syrah is a perfect foil to the Griotte cherry derived from the Cinsault.
Appearance
A delicate color in the glass.
