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2009 Sensibility, $55
Fermented in 56% stainless steel, 36% concrete and 8% new French oak puncheon fermentors
Bottle Date: July 2011 / Release Date: Fall 2011
Grenache took the leading role in the 2009 Sensibility due to our desire to craft a nuanced wine that dances a little lighter on its toes. Its nose delivers layers of character and subtlety which echo through its balanced and finessed palate - violets, lavender, citrus essence, raspberry, dried cranberry, crushed limestone. Pinot-lovers watch out! Have you ever seen west Paso be so feminine? Drink now or with 5 to 10 years cellar age. 288 cases produced.
2009 Zinfandel, $50
94% Zinfandel, 6% Mourvedre
Fermented in 84% stainless steel and 16% new French oak puncheon fermentors
Bottle Date: April 2011 / Release Date: Fall 2011
Our 2009 Zinfandel possesses all the delicious, bold American-ness of the variety but slightly refined as if dressed up for a black-tie event. We added a small amount of Mourvedre (6%) to this single block of Primitivo clone 3 Zinfandel to lengthen the mid palate and extend its palate with fine-grained tannins. High-toned red fruits, dried coastal brush and white pepper lend way to a palate packed with fruit, vanilla spice and hint of savory meat. This finely structured Zinfandel lingers on the finish – don’t be afraid to serve it to your old world wine-loving friends! Drink now or with 5 to 8 years cellar age. 209 cases produced. (2 bottle limit)
2009 Veracity, $55
36% Grenache, 32% Syrah, 32% Mourvedre
Aged for 23 months in 23% new French oak
Bottle Date: April 2011 / Release Date: Fall 2011
Elegant yet approachable, the 2009 Veracity will charm the Rhone fanatic as well as the curious newcomers. It is a pure and seamless ‘GSM’ blend with almost equal parts Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre that shows the brilliance and finesse of Rhone grapes from our Paderewski Vineyard. This wine possesses bright, aromatic and mouth-watering tangerine citrus notes that pop out of the glass and linger through the finish – most likely a product of its Grenache component. In addition, hints of rose petals, dried brush, red raspberry and vanilla are just a few more elements that combine in this velvety-textured Rhone drink. Drink now or with 5 to 10 years cellar age. 373 cases produced. (2 bottle limit)
2009 Estate Blend, $40
60% Syrah, 19% Grenache, 9% Tempranillo, 8% Zinfandel, 4% Mourvedre
Aged for 20 months in 38% new French oak
Bottle Date: July 2011 / Release Date: Fall 2011
Our 2009 Estate Blend is a patch work of different vineyard blocks and soil types on our Paderewski Vineyard. Predominantly Syrah combined with almost all the other red varieties we have on the estate, this wine gives a sweeping glimpse of the vineyard as a whole alongside all of our innovative and site-specific winemaking practices. Almost Bordelaise in character, this wine expresses savory and refined fruit character: dried leather, red cherry, tobacco, smoked game and brown spice. The five different varieties form a cohesive, expressive wine with great texture, length and longevity in bottle. Drink now or with up to 15 years cellar age. 1,368 cases produced. (4 bottle limit)
All wines are bottled without fining or filtration
$10 tasting fee waived with a two bottle purchase
