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CURRENT RELEASES
- 2021 Estate Chardonnay
- 2022 Estate Viognier
- 2022 Lès Mis Estate Rosè
- 2020 Estate Zinfandel
- 2019 Estate Malbec
- 2020 Estate Syrah
- 2020 Estate Petite Sirah
- 2019 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2020 Estate Merlot
- 2019 Estate "Opulence"
- 2019 Estate Tannat
- 2019 Estate Petit Verdot
- 2019 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
- 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 

2017 Estate Malbec
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Varieties:100% Malbec
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Appellation:Paso Robles - Templeton Gap District
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Average brix at harvest:23.9
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Vineyard:Estate
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Alcohol:13.6%
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Acidity:0.69g/100ml
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pH:3.58
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Residual sugar:0.03g/100ml
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Date bottled:June 07, 2019
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Cases produced:243
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Retail Price:$ 27.00
Growing conditions:
Above average winter rainfall, no frost and normal budbreak produced great fruit set. Judicious thinning and a warm summer led to an outstanding harvest with excellent quality and yields.
Winemaking:
The grapes were hand harvested, then crushed into a stainless steel fermentor. 24 hours later, the must was inoculated with FX-10 yeast then pumped over twice daily for 15 days prior to pressing. After completion of malo-lactic fermentation, this Malbec was aged for 18 months in French and Hungarian oak prior to bottling.
Tasting notes:
Hints of red berries, wild sage and ripe plum are intertwined with subtle oak notes. Flavors are balanced and rich with layers of pleasantly assertive tannins overlaid with hints of oak. The finish is rich and lush which enables additional aging.
Cellaring:
While enjoyable currently, this intense red wine will continue to improve with proper cellaring for another 3-5 years in the bottle with a plateau of best drinkability from 2022-2027.
Food selection:
This rich, layered wine will enhance rosemary-infused lamb loin or hard cheeses as well as many Italian dishes with rich sauces.
