2021 Sand & Stone

95 PTS - WINE ENTHUSIAST
95 PTS - JEB DUNNUCK

44% Grenache, 25% Petite Sirah, 20% Syrah, 11% Graciano

Sand & Stone is always our most vibrant cuvee due to the large portion of Grenache, one of our most favorite grapes. Grenache absolutely thrives in the limestone soils of Paso Robles, and it seems as well suited here as its traditional home in the Southern Rhone. Coupled with the powerful nature of Petite Sirah, Sand & Stone showcases how we can bring tremendous freshness and overall drinkability to a rather powerful wine. To retain this freshness, we age the cuvee in special thick-staved 350L and 400L puncheon that limit oxygen exposure during elevage. From start to finish it brims with pure, focused fruit; dried strawberries, olallieberry, and black raspberry. Always floral and tremendously aromatic, it features plenty of spicy notes of white pepper, licorice, and smoky oak along with a juicy, youthfully tannic finish.

248 cases produced
Aged 18 months in 100% French oak, 45% new
Alc: 15.2% 
Unfined & Unfiltered