Product Overview
Winery's Notes:
"Our take on the classic GSM blend, Willow's Cuvee has been elevated with a touch of Graciano, a Spanish variety. This addition deepens the wine's allure, lending a deeper color, layer of spice and heightened acidity. Aromatics of olallieberry, blood orange blossom, and peppercorn spices emerge gracefully in the glass, promising a complex sensory experience. It presents strength and elegance with refined tannins across the midpalate, culminating in a compelling and persistent finish. Drink now through 2033. Cases produced 345."
Varietal Composition: 43% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 18% Mataro, 14% Graciano
Appellation: Paso Robles Willow Creek District AVA
Vineyards: James Berry Vineyard, G2 Vineyard
Aging: 22 months in new and neutral French oak
Production: 345 cases
Winemaker (and owner): Don Burns
95 Points - Wine Advocate
"The 2021 Willow's Cuvée is a blend of 43% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 18% Mataro and 14% Graciano matured for 22 months in 75% new French oak. It has layered aromas of black cherries, blueberries, violet, garrigue, charcuterie and earth. The medium-bodied palate is bursting with perfumed fruit! It has a frame of finely chalky tannins, focused, mouthwatering acidity and a long, layered finish loaded with spicy accents. It will benefit from 2-3 years in bottle." -EB, 12/29/23
