2008 Côtes de Paso
| Composition: | 46% Grenache, 24% Mourvèdre, 18% Syrah, 8% Counoise, 5% Cinsault |
| Harvest Dates: | 10/31/06 Grenache Block 28 & 29, 10/23/06 Mourvèdre Block 28A, 10/09/06 Syrah Block 5 |
| Fermentation: | Small open-top fermenters with punch-down 2-3 times daily |
| Barrel Aging: | 14 months in French oak, 10% new |
| Bottled: | 07-20-2009 |
| Production: | 625 cases (750ml) |
| Alcohol: | 15% |
| Total acidity: | .66 grams per 100 ml |
| pH: | 3.53 |
| Winemaker’s Notes: | A Southern Rhône Valley-style blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Counoise and Cinsault (think Châteauneuf-du-Pape), our Cotes de Paso displays a dark ruby color and aromas sage, spice and roast coffee notes. The sumptuous palate offers blackberry and spicy blackcurrant flavors, leading to a long, rich finish featuring round, ripe tannins and a savory roasted tone. Delicious now with grilled lamb and steak, rib roast, and hearty stews made with "herbes de Provence", this luscious red will age well for another 4-6 years. |
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