From Brave Oak Vineyard in Paso Robles, fermented carbonically (several small stainless steel tanks filled with whole bunches, the tanks filled with CO2 prior to loading in the fruit). After 10 days, tanks drained and pressed to allow a saccharomyces fermentation to complete the fermentation, then immediately racked with lees to barrels for secondary fermentation and a quick 3 month ageing process. The blend assembled in early January and bottled shortly afterwards
Pale in colour, heady aromas of strawberry, cherry, tangerine, and leafy herbs emerge from the glass with each swirl. The interesting savoury component from the stems gives this wine a little extra complexity, light on its feet with flavours of cherry, mint, an almost Pinot Noir type of character and a touch of viscosity. It’s Grenache but not necessarily as we know it.