Our Estate Mourvèdre & Syrah is grown in the Templeton Gap district, which is near perfect conditions for the varietal; Warm days, cool nights and afternoon spring and summer breezes with some maritime influence from the Pacific Ocean, just 22 miles away. Soils are clay-based but integrated with small, water worn limestone deposits that helps to keep the soil well-drained. Plant spacing is 5.5’ x 6’ which accommodates more plants per acre, thus allowing each plant to produce less fruit with concentrated color and flavors.
The 2021 growing season was very typical through early spring with warm days and cool nights. Early summer through harvest gave us some unexpected heatwaves but plenty of marine breezes and mild weather prevailed. The result was a slight delay of harvest while we waited for acidity, pH and brix to balance creating mature flavors.

On the nose, aromas of black currants leather and black licorice entice your senses.

On your first sip, waves of dried violets, sweet vanilla, clove, and smoke swirl around your palate. A splash of acidity elevates the silky-smooth tannins balancing this full-bodied wine.

10 Months in 100% Once Used French Oak and 6 Months in 100% New French Oak

February 2023