Product Overview
Winemaker's Notes
"Starting off with savory roasted meats and herbs, the 2020 Estate Blend opens up to reveal juicy black cherry, black licorice, vanilla, violets, tar, and graphite flavors as it first flows across the upper palate. At the same time, lots of firm, thick tannins impact a more linear and serious structure to the wine, heralding the gifts cellar age will bring. Seven varieties harmonize in this wine to create a lasting impression of the unique terroir of our Paderewski Vineyard." -Jordan Fiorentini, winemaker
Varietal Composition: 46% Syrah, 24% Grenache, 11% Mourvèdre, 11% Tempranillo, 5% Graciano, 2% Zinfandel, 1% Carignan
Appellation: Paso Robles Willow Creek District AVA
Vineyard: Paderewski Vineyard
Aging: 17 months in French oak barrles and puncheons, 30% new
Production: 1,246 cases
Winemaker: Jordan Fiorentini
94 Points - Vinous
"Black raspberry, dried flowers and white pepper form the 2020 Estate Blend's inviting bouquet. This is soft and soothing on the palate. Crisp red and black fruits cascade throughout, underpinned by saline mineral tones that drench the senses. The 2020 finishes incredibly long and staining with fine-grain tannins. Licorice traces slowly fade. In 2020, the estate blend is all Paderewski vineyard fruit, as York Mountain was more heavily affected by smoke." -EG, Mar/2023
93 Points - Wine Enthusiast
"Dark and intense aromas of blackberry and French toast spice make for a lush entry to the nose of this blend of 46% Syrah, 24% Grenache, 11% Mourvèdre, 11% Tempranillo, 5% Graciano, 2% Zinfandel and 1% Carignan. The palate's dark berry and caramel flavors are hedonistic and wrapped in thick tannins." -MK, 5/1/24
