Growing Conditions
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
Two east-sloping limestone hillsides
Nose
Grenache-driven red strawberry fruit along with notes of fresh herbs, orange and ginger root.
Palate
A seriousness to the palate.
Aging
Aged ~ 18 months in 100% concrete tulip
Bottling
Graduation: Bottled May 18, 2016 | Debut: Released Spring 2017
