Product Overview
Winery's Notes:
"This fascinating wine is from our Estate grown vineyard located in the heart of the Los Olivos District appellation. It is 84% Cinsault with a blend of 16% Syrah. In Chateauneuf du Pape, Cinsault typically plays a smaller role of providing aroma, spice and verve to these legendary wines. This is our 5th vintage of just this varietal and we love how fruity fresh and drinkable this wine is and even recommend chilling it down slightly.
Color: Dark blue and purple hues.
Aroma: Bright aromas of fresh dark berries mixed with a rusticity of saddle and Santa Barbara garrigue wild sage.
Palate: Refreshing and bright black fruit, mixed with mulling spices. Plush, delicious, round and fresh with good acidity. The playful nature creates flavors and aromas that remind us of the rustic country sides and cuisine in the south of France."
Varietal Composition: 84% Cinsault, 16% Syrah
Appellation: Los Olivos District AVA, Santa Barbara
Aging: 10 months in seasoned and neutral French oak casks of various sizes
Production: 940 cases
Winemaker: Doug Margerum
93 Points - Vinous
"The 2022 Cinsault is a delight. Bright and effusive, the 2022 is superb. Crushed flowers, red/purplish fruit, spice and lavender are all beautifully lifted. This mid-weight, deceptively light-bodied wine is superb." -AG, Jul/2023
93 Points - Wine Enthusiast
"Super-juicy aromas of strawberry, hibiscus and pomegranate are enhanced by cinnamon, lavender and rose on the dynamic nose of this wine. The palate is juicy as well but contained by light tannins and a lingering acidity that carries through the dark purple-flower finish." -MK, 11/1/23
