 Fermentation was completed in 5 ton open top fermenters which were punched down by hand twice per day and pumped over 1-5 times per day until fully dry. We barrel aged this wine for 23 months. Petite Sirah is a big wine usually reserved for blending with wines that need a bit more backbone. We felt upon tasting, that the tannins had been softened enough by the hot days we get on this side of Paso Robles that it was a wine that could appeal to wine drinkers who favor big, full bodied wines. Drink this wine with Standing Rib Roast of Beef, Crusty pan seared Rib-eye steak, or Glazed Beef with Bourbon-Roquefort sauce.
Varieties: Estate fruit comprised of: 100% Petite Sirah, Durif clone 101-14
Residual Sugar: 0.08 g/100ml
TA : 0.62
Harvest: September 27th 2006 @26.4 Brix
Bottled: Feb 26, 2007 - 569 cases
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| Alcohol: | 15.0% |
| Appellation: | Paso Robles |
| Sub-Appellation: | Paso Robles |
| Months in Barrel: | 22 |
| Varietal: | Petite Sirah |
| Vineyard Notes: | The Rhone varieties in our Estate Vineyard are 100% ENTAV certified clones, planted in 2001. In total, there are 12 varieties planted on 160 acres of alluvial soils alongside the Huer Huero 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. |
| Year: | 2006 |
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