2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Adelaida District
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels One-ton microfermenter
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types American oak; French oak
Barrel Size 60
Bottling Date April 2021
Production Details The two separately bottled barrels produced 45 cases. Following native-yeast fermentation in a one-ton microfermenter and pressing, the wine matured in one new 60-gallon American-oak barrel and one three-year-old 60-gallon French-oak barrel. It remained on its lees with occasional stirring for about one and a half years, then was blended and bottled in April 2021.
Tasting Notes Blackcurrant, graphite, eucalyptus, tobacco, cocoa powder, black fruit, juniper, iodine, oak, substantial tannins and refreshing acidity
Food Pairing Game; duck or other dark fowl; richly flavored stews; lamb; pasta puttanesca; Asian preparations of red meat such as beef stir-fry
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2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.2%
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Adelaida District
Grapes Picked 26 Sep 2014
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels One-ton microfermenter
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types American oak; French oak
Barrel Size 60
Bottling Date April 2016
Production Details Production was 60 cases from two barrels. Following native-yeast fermentation in a one-ton microfermenter and pressing, the wine matured in one new 60-gallon American-oak barrel and one three-year-old 60-gallon French-oak barrel. It remained on its lees with occasional stirring for about one and a half years, then was blended and bottled in April 2016.
Tasting Notes Tobacco, blackberry, dark chocolate, juniper, mint, cocoa powder, black fruit, cigar box, eucalyptus and fresh acidity
Food Pairing Game; duck or other dark fowl; richly flavored stews; lamb; pasta puttanesca; Asian preparations of red meat such as beef stir-fry
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2013 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.1%
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Adelaida District
Grapes Picked 19 Sep 2013
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels One-ton microfermenter
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types American oak; French oak
Barrel Size 60
Bottling Date June 2015
Production Details Production was 50 cases from two barrels. Following native-yeast fermentation in a one-ton microfermenter and pressing, the wine matured in one new 60-gallon American-oak barrel and one three-year-old 60-gallon French-oak barrel. It remained on its lees with occasional stirring for about one and a half years, then was blended and bottled in June 2015.
Tasting Notes Eucalyptus, iodine, cassis, green peppercorn, black licorice, blackberry, juniper, clove, teriyaki, ripe tannins, fruit and spice
Food Pairing Game; duck or other dark fowl; richly flavored stews; lamb; pasta puttanesca; Asian preparations of red meat such as beef stir-fry
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2010 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Adelaida District
Grapes Picked 20 Oct 2010
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels One-ton microfermenter
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types American oak; French oak
Barrel Size 60
Bottling Date May 2012
Production Details The producer page contains an unresolved production-volume conflict: its Technical Notes report 100 cases, while its narrative Production Notes report 88 cases from four barrels. Following native-yeast fermentation in a one-ton microfermenter and pressing, the wine matured in two new 60-gallon American-oak barrels and two three-year-old 60-gallon French-oak barrels. It remained on its lees with occasional stirring for about one and a half years, then was blended and bottled in May 2012.
Tasting Notes Eucalyptus, sour cherry, sawdust, wood spice, green peppercorn, plum, juniper, clove, allspice, firm tannins and spice
Food Pairing Game; duck or other dark fowl; richly flavored stews; lamb; pasta puttanesca; Asian preparations of red meat such as beef stir-fry
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Producer Information
Website
Address
9339 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446, United States
Phone
+1 805.237.1231
Email
Owner
Perrin family of Chateau de Beaucastel and the Haas family of Vineyard Brands
Cellarmaster
Neil Collins