Parentage: 100% Paderewski Vineyard

Stomping Grounds: One east-sloping limestone hillside

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

Super bright, boisterous, mouth-filling, and undeniably delicious, this wine has a huge yum factor that is surprising given the elegance, nuance, and sophistication of the 2019 vintage – all of which this wine has as well. Sensation is full and round as soon as the wine enters and encircles the front palate, bursting with blue and black berry fruits and reverberating to the back palate. Black licorice, vanilla spice, cream, peppery notes, and resinous herbs join the fruit along with added texture which is accentuated alongside the wine’s vibrant acid.

Education: Aged 17 months in French oak mid-sized barrels and puncheons (46% new)

Graduation: Bottled May 4, 2021 | Debut: Released Spring 2022