2022 Elevens
Varietal: 45% Grenache, 44% Syrah, 11% Counoise
Appellation: Paso Robles
Vineyard(s): Alta Colina & Coakley Vineyards (Grenache), Loma Seca and Hawk’s Hill Ranch (Syrah), Red Door Ranch (Counoise)
Cooperage: French oak barriques, 35% New French oak, 25% once used French oak, remaining 40% was neutral French oak.
Cellar Life: Grenache and Counoise were pressed directly to barrels with the Syrah racked off heavy lees before going to barrels. Underwent a natural Malolactic fermentation before being racked and blended in June of 2023 and returned to barrel for an additional 10 months of aging before bottling.
Cases Produced: 235
Soil Type: Various | Vine Orientation: Various
Release: April, 2024
Cellar/ Storing Temperature: 55F | Serving Temperature: 58F
Decanter Time: 1 hour