Plums, blackberries, black currants and black cherry skin are joined by toast and baking spices (especially clove and nutmeg) in this medium to full-bodied red.

WINE INFORMATION

Grapes for this wine are grown on the western edge of the Paso Robles AVA. After overnight harvest, the grapes are destemmed to stainless steel fermenters. Pumpovers are performed three times daily with a gentle overhead sprinkler that slowly percolates the juice through the cap to avoid over-extracting the intense tannins. After finishing primary fermentation, the wine rests on the skins for up to 10 days to broaden and soften the mouthfeel, before being pressed to 50% new French and American oak to age for 14 months.

Charcuterie, Cheese, Chicken/Turkey, Grilled preparations, Just for Cocktailing, Mexican, Mushrooms, Pizza, Red Meat, Roasted Root Vegetables, Slow-smoked Barbeque/BBQ Sauce, Tapas, Tomato Sauce, Vegetables, Wild Game