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CURRENT RELEASES
- 2018 Estate Viognier
- 2018 Lès Mis Estate Rosè
- 2016 Estate Zinfandel
- 2017 Estate Malbec
- 2017 Estate Syrah
- 2017 Estate Petite Sirah
- 2016 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2015 Estate Opulence
- 2016 Estate Tannat
- 2015 Estate Merlot
- 2015 Estate Petit Verdot
- 2016 Estate Hunchback
- 2013 Moto (Late Harvest Syrah)
- 2014 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.
- 2017 Estate Viognier
- 2017 Lès Mis Estate Rosè
- 2016 Estate Malbec
- 2015 Estate Syrah
- 2016 Estate Petite Sirah
- 2015 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2015 Estate Tannat
- 2014 Estate Merlot
- 2014 Estate Hunchback
- 2016 Estate Viognier
- 2015 Estate Zinfandel
- 2014 Estate Malbec
- 2015 Estate Petite Sirah
- 2014 Estate Petit Verdot
- 2014 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2014 Estate Opulence
- 2016 Lès Mis Estate Rosè
- 2014 Estate Zinfandel
- 2013 Estate Petite Sirah
- 2014 Estate Syrah
- 2013 Estate Opulence
- 2013 Estate Hunchback
- 2014 Estate Viognier
- 2015 Estate Viognier
- 2014 Lès Mis Estate Rosè
- 2015 Lès Mis Estate Rosè
- 2012 Estate Malbec
- 2013 Estate Malbec
- 2013 Estate Chardonnay
- 2013 Estate Viognier
- 2012 Estate Zinfandel
- 2013 Estate Zinfandel
- 2011 Estate Petite Sirah
- 2012 Estate Petite Sirah
- 2011 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2012 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2013 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2010 Estate Opulence
- 2011 Estate Opulence
- 2012 Estate Opulence
- 2012 Estate Hunchback
- 2012 Estate Merlot
- 2012 Estate Syrah
- 2013 Estate Syrah
- 2009 Quasi (Late Harvest Zinfandel)
Wines 

2012 Estate Hunchback
Red Table Blend
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Varieties:42% Malbec
25% Syrah
18% Petite Sirah
15% Zinfandel -
Appellation:Paso Robles
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Average brix at harvest:24.2
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Vineyard:Estate
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Alcohol:13.4%
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Acidity:0.72 g/100 ml
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pH:3.59
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Residual sugar:0.04 g/100 ml
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Date bottled:December 05, 2014
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Cases produced:510
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Retail Price:$ 18.00
Growing conditions:
FINALLY! 2012 HAD RELATIVELY NORMAL CONDITIONS, MINIMAL APRIL FROST, WARM TO HOT DAYS/COOL NIGHTS IN JULY AND AUGUST THEN A MILD INDIAN SUMMER IN LATE SEPT/EARLY OCT. EARLY INDICATIONS ARE THAT 2012 IS THE BEST VINTAGE SINCE 2007 AND POSSIBLY SINCE THE FAMOUS 1997 VINTAGE.
Winemaking:
After hand harvesting, the grapes were crushed then inoculated 24 hours later with D80 yeast and spent an average of 13 days on the skins prior pressing. Different varietal lots were barrel aged separately for 22 months in seasoned French, American, and Hungarian oak barrels then blended and bottled after 7 more months in barrels.
Tasting notes:
Delicious! Complex, inviting aromas are created by multi-varietal blending. Hints of ripe plums, berries, and sage 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 2015-2018.
Food selection:
This rich, layered wine will enhance hearty beef dishes, ripe cheeses as well as pastas with spicy sauces.
