A big and rich yet smooth and silk wine, intense flavors of black currents, blueberries, strawberries and spice play nicely. The soft texture and high acidity leads to a long, lingering finish.
APPELLATION:
San Luis Obispo County
VINEYARD SOURCE:
Laetitia Vineyard, Morro View, Baileyana Estate
SOILS:
Laetitia Vineyard – clay loam; Morro View – sandy, clay loam; Baileyana Estate – clay loam
HARVEST DATES:
October 2017
FERMENTATION:
Fermented at 72˚F for 12 to 16 days
AGING:
30-40% new French Oak for 18 months
ALCOHOL:
15.2%
PH:
3.75
TA:
6.7
BOTTLING DATE:
June 2019
CASES PRODUCED:
252
The 2017 vintage in San Luis Obispo County was the first following years of drought. The winter rains nourished the soils allowing the vines to produce high-quality grapes despite a hot temperatures near Harvest.