2020 Cabernet Sauvignon

97% Cabernet Sauvignon

3% Petit Verdot

The Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot grapes for this wine come from two different vineyards in the Paso Robles AVA. Whale Rock Vineyard, on the west side of Paso Robles is a very spe­cial site in the Tem­ple­ton Gap Dis­trict. The vineyard is rid­dled with ancient whale bone fos­sils. The soil varies from rocky riv­er stone to lime­stone and clay. The vine­yard is farmed using organic and bio­dy­nam­ic practices and is certified organic.

Jack Knife Vineyard is on the east side of Paso Robles.  The vines are planted on steep hillsides. The high ele­va­tion (1300 feet) of Jack Knife allows the fruit to ripen ear­ly and shows savory dark blue-fruit flavors.The soils are a sandy clay loam with a bit of gravel.

The grapes were harvested in mid-October after a warm vintage. During fermentation the wine was punched down and pumped over once a day. The wine was aged in 40% new French oak for 18 months.

The wine is forward, typical of the 2020 vintage, and medium-full bodied with lovely balance. The flavors range from  classic ripe plums, cassis and wild blueberries framed by savory notes, hints of cigar box and hard spice.Made with 100% Organic Grapes

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