2021 Paladin
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Striking aromas of mulberry, black pepper, tamarind, and fresh mint introduce this complex Zinfandel-based blend. Raspberry, dragon fruit, and coriander notes evolve into a juicy mid-palate that is focused by chalky tannins and elegant acidity on the lengthy finish.
Vineyard Notes
100% Estate – Adelaida District, Paso Robles.
Production Notes
Destemmed and cold soaked for 6-days with daily pump-overs.
7-day fermentation with a mix of delestages, pump-overs and punchdowns for cap management.
13-day total maceration.
Winemaker Notes
62% Zinfandel, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Petit Verdot
Other Notes
221 Cases Produced
Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
Red Blend
Appellation
Paso Robles
Sugar
3.5
Acid
6.7 g/L
pH
3.50
Aging
Aged for 26 months in 225L barriques: 20% new French Oak, 30% once used Hungarian oak, and 50% used French oak.
Bottling Date
13 December 2023
Alcohol %
14.8