Named in honor of our incredible Winemaking team, led by Rob Takigawa, this blend consists of hand-selected barrels (each from a specific block or clone) to develop this complex and delicious wine. With notes of bright cherry intertwined by spicier notes of cinnamon and clove, this medium-bodied wine has silky layers that conclude with a long, lingering finish.
APPELLATION:
SLO Coast
VINEYARD SOURCE:
Green Gate, Spanish Springs, Pargon
VINEYARD CERTIFICATION:
SIP Certified Sustainable
CLONES:
115, Pommard, 943
SOILS:
Diablo series, clay loam, rocky marine sediment, volcanic remnants
HARVEST DATES:
September 5-28, 2020
FERMENTATION:
Open top fermentation at 78˚F for 12-14 days
BARREL REGIME:
Aged in 40% new French oak barrels for 9 months
ALCOHOL:
14.5%
TA:
6.08 g/l
PH:
3.55
BOTTLING DATE:
July 2021
CASES PRODUCED:
304
In 2020, the Edna Valley experienced a mild start to summer, which allowed the grapes to ripen slowly. The region saw much warmer harvest temperatures, which helped accelerate ripening, making this a unique vintage with bolder characteristics.