| Alcohol: | 15.25% |
| Appellation: | Paso Robles |
| Sub-Appellation: | Paso Robles East |
| Bottling Date: | January 22, 2007 |
| Harvest Date: | Syrah Oct 11th, 2005 @25.5 brix
Grenache Sept 23rd , 2005 @24.5 brix
Mourvèdre Oct 18th, 2005 @26 brix |
| Harvest Notes: | This was the first vintage produced in our new winery facility. Stringent cropping was used on both Grenache and Mourvèdre,
bringing the tons per acre down from an estimated 10-12 to 4 tons per acre. This resulted in improved color and concentration
of the fruit. |
| Months in Barrel: | 16 |
| Oak: | French and American |
| Release Date: | June 20, 2008 |
| Special Designation: | Estate Grown |
| Sugar: | 0.9 g/l |
| Time In Oak: | Yes |
| Varietal: | SMG |
| Vineyard Notes: | The Rhône varieties in our Estate Vineyard are 100% ENTAV certified clones, planted in 2001. In total, there are 11 varieties planted
on 160 acres of alluvial soils alongside the Huerhuero River. We are located southeast of Paso Robles in an area now being called the
“Templeton Gap”. The vineyard is at 900 feet elevation on a relatively flat terrain, surrounded by hills up to 1400 feet in elevation. This
valley is known as a cold spot in the area, which is helpful in stretching out the ripening time for the fruit during harvest. The soils have
good water holding capacity, which is also a big help during some of the long hot days we experience east of Paso Robles. |
| Vintage Notes: | 50% Syrah, 32% Mourvedre, 14% Grenache, 4% Petite Sirah |
| Winemakers Notes: | The different varieties were kept separate until blending. Cap management consisted of both punching down and
pumping over as required by the ferment for optimum extraction. In addition to 16 months barrel aging, this wine also received
further bottle aging for halve that time to ensure a market ready product upon release |
| Year: | 2006 |
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Alcohol 15.25%