Style
Type
Still
Winemaker
Briana Heywood
Appellation
Paso Robles
Varieties
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Viticulture
A classic blend of Bordeaux varieties, harvested from vines that average to 19 years old.
Farming
Certified Sustainable
Terroir
Sandy loam
Vineyard
The Donati family entered the wine business in 1998 with the purchase of a vineyard in Paicines, CA, located on California's Central Coast. In 2007, the family purchased a winery located in Templeton, CA in the heart of Paso Robles Wine Country. In 2017 the family made the decision to solely concentrate on the Paso Robles AVA by transitioning from estate grown to contracted fruit.
Vinification
Received fruit in the early mornings. Crushed and de-stemmed, and pumped into Stainless Steel fermentation tanks. 2-3 daily pump-overs / punch downs. Temperatures were kept relatively cool, and the fermenting cap submerged throughout primary fermentation. Upon completion of primary fermentation and pressing, wines began malolactic fermentation and were immediately racked to barrel. 2-3 months of fermentation in barrel on fine lees. Unfiltered. Total Sulfur is 85ppm.
Aging
Aged in a mix of new & neutral barrels for 18-24 months, then aged in bottle for 4 more months prior to release.
Features
Bottle, Cork
Available Sizes (L)
0.750
Distribution Area
New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania
Shelf Talkers
Tech Sheets
Tasting Note
Milk chocolate covered almonds, blueberry cobbler, nice balance between oak and fruit. Acids are harmoniously balanced, with plush, matured tannins. A real crowd pleaser.
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