We have created a blend of 5 varieties influenced by the long-loved Rhone wines in the Paso Robles area. Syrah, the backbone of the wine, creates a fruity style and full body, while Petite Sirah lends a deep ruby colour. Grenache's bright red fruit sweet flavors complement Mourvèdre's earthy and lively character. The flavor mixes well and the Zinfandel adds a characteristic intensity. A blend of vintage. Aged 15-27 months in French and American oak (70% new). mature Intense aromas of cherries, dried plums, savory and sage.In the mouth, the subtlety of blackcurrant flavors, followed by hints of sweet oak and espresso, and soft yet firm tannins luxuriate in the mid-palate and beyond. It lasts long
49% Syrah, 26% Grenache, 15% Mourvedre, 6% Petite Sirah, 4% Zinfandel
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Lusciously rich in color and texture, the Troublemaker Red Blend is a beautiful wine with aromas of dark fruit, black pepper and a hint of asphalt. On the pallet, sweet vanilla, black berry cobbler, fresh currant and our signature splash of acidity create a lingering flavor that is finished with smooth & silky tannins.
Vineyard Notes: The grapes for Troublemaker are sourced from key vineyard sites throughout the Central Coast, adding to the complexity of the blend. The warm climate of Paso Robles – specifically Estrella, and El Pomar Districts provides much of the Syrah and Petite Sirah to the blend, adding body, depth, and color to the wine. Other Central Coast vineyard sites were chosen for their unique characteristics, including Grenache and Mourvedre from the Arroyo Grande Valley, and Syrah from Edna Valley ultimately leading to a more complex blend.
Winemaker Notes: The grapes were harvested, crushed, then cold-soaked prior to fermentation, we utilize both small open top and pump over fermenters, as we ferment all varietals separately for 7 to 14 days. Wines were aged in oak between 12-20 months, depending on the vintage. All barrel aging was done in French and American oak barrels, 55% of which were new. Blend 14 was assembled in January of 2021 and was cross-flow filtered prior to bottling in late February of 2021.