Price: $17.99
Sale Price: $14.97
A caretaker of trees, The Arborist pays homage to the iconic Paso Robles oaks. This estate blend, made up of 52% Syrah, 30% Petite Sirah, 9% Grenache and 9% Tannat, is made mainly of varieties grown in the Huerhuero Vineyard, located directly behind the winery in the rolling hills of Paso Robles. Here, warm afternoons and cool evening breezes shepherd the grapes to perfect ripeness. The clusters were picked during the cooler morning temperatures and cold soaked for two days prior to fermentation. Various pump-over techniques were implemented during progressive stages of fermentation to enhance fruit extraction and balance-out the tannin structure. The wine was then aged in both small and large format French, Hungarian and American oak barrels for 18 months in order to add complexity while enhancing a soft, velvety finish. A beautiful dark ruby color in the glass and yielding aromas of red cherries, plums with notes of mocha, tobacco, juniper berry, and savory spice Medium-bodied on the palate with cherry and plum fruits, mocha, and a soft velvety finish. A natural with barbecue, grilled steaks, burgers, pizza or with a big chunk of aged cheddar.
