Sourced from Santa Barbara County's transverse ranges funneling cool coastal fog through east-west mountains onto Botella clay and limestone soils; 2022 vintage blends multiple elite sites with 3% whole cluster. Fermented 64% stainless steel, 29% concrete, 7% oak, then aged 16 months (37% new French oak, 42% neutral oak, 21% foudre/cask), yielding 14.1% alcohol, pH 3.64, TA 5.87 g/L.
Tasting Notes
Vibrant ruby; aromas of wild blackberry bush, dried strawberries, citrus peel, strawberry preserves, spring blossoms, wet stones, pie spices, boysenberry, blackberry blossom, and baking spice. Medium-bodied palate reveals wild strawberries, briary boysenberries, black tea, sarsaparilla, dried herbs, potpourri, bramble fruit with fine supple tannins, bright acidity, and long graceful mineral finish.
Awards and Accolades
95/100 Kevin Vogt
93/100 James Suckling
Serving and Cellaring
Serve at 14-16°C in a Burgundy glass; decant 30-60 minutes. Drink from 2026-2038; pairs with grilled poultry, mushroom risotto, pork, or salmon.
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