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CURRENT RELEASES
- 2021 Estate Chardonnay
- 2022 Estate Viognier
- 2022 Lès Mis Estate Rosè
- 2020 Estate Zinfandel (sold out)
- 2020 Estate Malbec
- 2020 Estate Syrah (sold out)
- 2020 Estate Petite Sirah
- 2019 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2020 Estate Merlot
- 2019 Estate "Opulence"
- 2019 Estate Tannat
- 2019 Estate Petit Verdot
- 2021 Estate Hunchback
- 2019 Estate "Contemplations"
- 2019 Modo (Late Harvest Malbec))
- 2018 Quasi (Late Harvest Zinfandel)
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PREVIOUS VINTAGES
These vintages are sold out at the winery but may be available in limited quantities in a few retail or restaurant locations.
- 2018 Estate Viognier
- 2019 Estate Viognier
- 2019 Estate Chardonnay
- 2020 Estate Viognier
- 2019 Lès Mis Estate Rosè
- 2020 Lès Mis Estate Rosè
- 2021 Lès Mis Estate Rosè
- 2017 Estate Zinfandel
- 2018 Estate Zinfandel
- 2019 Estate Zinfandel
- 2017 Estate Malbec
- 2018 Estate Malbec
- 2018 Estate Syrah
- 2017 Estate Petite Sirah
- 2018 Estate Petite Sirah
- 2019 Estate Petite Sirah
- 2017 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2018 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2017 Estate Merlot
- 2018 Estate Merlot
- 2016 Estate "Opulence"
- 2017 Estate "Opulence"
- 2018 Estate
- 2017 Estate Tannat
- 2018 Estate Tannat
- 2017 Estate Petit Verdot
- 2017 Estate Hunchback
- 2019 Estate Hunchback
- 2018 Lès Mis Estate Rosè
- 2016 Estate Zinfandel
- 2018 Estate "Contemplations"
- 2016 Estate Malbec
- 2017 Estate Syrah
- 2016 Estate Petite Sirah
- 2016 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2015 Estate Opulence
- 2016 Estate Tannat
- 2015 Estate Petit Verdot
- 2016 Estate Hunchback
- 2013 Moto (Late Harvest Syrah)
- 2014 Quasi (Late Harvest Zinfandel)
Wines 

2021 Estate Hunchback
Red Table Blend
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Varieties:41% Merlot
24%% Tannat
20% Cab Franc
15% Zinfandel
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Appellation:Paso Robles -Templeton Gap
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Average brix at harvest:24.6
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Vineyard:Estate
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Alcohol:13.9%
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Acidity:0.65 g/100 ml
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pH:3.40
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Residual sugar:0.02g/100ml
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Date bottled:July 28, 2023
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Cases produced:391
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Retail Price:$ 22.00
Growing conditions:
Another drought year with 90% of our total rainfall occurring during the last week of January. An unusual frost in late May resulted in a smaller fruit set. The lighter crop coupled with a long warm summer led to the earliest finish to harvest at Victor Hugo, with a smaller harvest with excellent quality.
Winemaking:
After hand harvesting, the grapes were crushed then inoculated 24 hours later with FX-10 yeast and spent an average of 14 days on the skins prior pressing. Different varietal lots were barrel aged separately for 15 months in seasoned French, American, and Hungarian oak barrels then blended and bottled after 4 more months in barrels.
Tasting notes:
Delicious! Complex, inviting aromas are created by multi-varietal blending. Hints of violets, wild strawberries are intertwined with subtle oak. Flavors are extended and rich with layers of round, rich tannins coupled with hints of oak. The finish is rich and lasting which enables additional aging.
Cellaring:
While enjoyable currently, this supple red blend will continue to improve with proper cellaring for another 3-6 years in the bottle with a plateau of best drinkability from 2025-2032.
Food selection:
This rich, layered wine will enhance hearty beef dishes, ripe cheeses as well as pastas with spicy sauces.
