2020 Group Song
Take your time with this one. Aromatically, this wine is smoky-jazz-bar-sexy. A hit of bing cherry, followed by black peppercorn, cloves, white sage and a lift of dried roses. There is a moody dance going on here with concentrated fruit on one hand, and a fresh, energetic burst on the other.
Pair with pan seared filet with brown butter and fresh herbs, sautéed chanterelle mushrooms, cacio e pepe, or braised tomatoes with burrata and smoked white beans.
Wine Specifications
ABV
14.6%
Vintage
2020
Region
Santa Barbara County
Varietal
50% Cab Sauv, 41% Merlot, 7% Syrah, 2% Cab Franc
Vineyard notes
The start to 2020 was cool and late. The abundant sunlight and moderate temperatures made for an ideal summer. Heat waves in September posed a challenge for harvest, but the vines showed resilience and produced fruit that was still balanced and flavorful.
Production notes
Each component for this blend was vinified individually, using a variety of techniques. The Merlot was destemmed and fermented in open top tanks. Blocks 6 and 7 Cabernet were fermented in a stainless-steel tank, block 4 in a wooden foudre, and block 1 in open top puncheons. Right Left Syrah was 44% whole cluster, and the Cab Franc 66% whole cluster. All ferments were carried out by native yeast, and after pressing the wines were aged in French oak before being blended and bottled in the summer of 2022.
CASES: 294
