Growing Conditions
Paderewski Vineyard:
Travel just west of Paso Robles, and you will find Paderewski Vineyard: 67 acres of undulating, steep, limestone rich hillsides within 570 rural, spring-fed acres. In the early 1900’s, this vineyard was cherished and farmed by world-renowned pianist, Polish diplomat, and vintner, Ignacy Jan Paderewski. Fast forward a century, and this property stood forgotten and fallow. Lucky for us, in 2004, we became the stewards of this amazing piece of property.
Planted: 2004 Acreage: 95 under vine, 570 total Soils: limestone, calcareous, rocky pH: low to mid 8 AVA: Paso Robles District: Willow Creek Red Varietals: Grenache, Mourvedre, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Tempranillo, and Zinfandel White Varietals: Grenache Blanc, Picpoul Blanc, and Viognier
Parentage: Paderewski Vineyard
Nose
Aromas straddle the sweet and the savory, with a delicious meaty character alongside dried herbs, black cherry and vanilla.
Palate
Dark black fruit, intense concentration. Its rich, yet vibrant palate exhibits chewy tannins, violets and dark black fruits. Drink now or with 5 – 15 years cellar age.
Aging
Aged 14 months in 70% new French oak barrels
