2020 Trespasser

38% Petite Sirah, 29% Syrah, 25% Mourvèdre, 8% Graciano

In 2010 we created Trespasser as our first cuvée outside of our flagship varietal Petite Sirah. It has always been a unique wine that centers around Petite Sirah’s interplay with Mourvèdre. The savory, meaty quality of Mourvèdre is a great counterpoint to Petite Sirah’s darker and more fruit-driven profile. We use our cooler Petite Sirah vineyards in this cuvée, grown on deeper shale and clay loam soils. These vineyards present more spicy, savory notes, along with a softer acid profile and chunkier tannins. Syrah as always lends a mid-palate depth and savory nuance, while Graciano adds acidity and aromatics.

278 cases produced
Aged 22 months in 100% French oak, 60% new
Alc: 15.2% 
Unfined & Unfiltered