Arroyo Grande Valley is about 25km north of Santa Maria Valley, and Rim Rock Vineyards is located on the west side of the AVA, 11km from the sea, which is influenced by the cold Pacific Ocean. The soil is called Chamise, and because it is highly acidic, it has the characteristic of weakening the vigor of the trees, yield, and maturation. Therefore, the grapes do not over-ripen, but are calm and well-balanced. The average age of the vines in Rim Rock Vineyards is 30 years old. The wine has a refined taste reminiscent of the Northern Rhone "Cornas", with a supple and calm flavor.
Technical information
100% whole-cluster fermentation, gentle extraction over a long fermentation period, gentle pressing, and barrel aging without SO2.
Since 2016, the winery has been in charge of cultivation management of its own fields.
Field Information
Arroyo Grande Valley is about 25 km north of Santa Maria Valley, and as a long AVA stretching from east to west, the different personalities of the west and east sides are clearly expressed.
Rim Rock Vineyards is located on the western side of the AVA, 11 km from the ocean and is influenced by the cool Pacific Ocean.
(Like the Santa Maria Valley, there are no mountain ranges on the coast, so cold winds and fog enter directly.)
The soil is chamise soil, which is the complete opposite of calcareous soil, and because it is highly acidic, it has the characteristic of weakening vine vigor, yield and maturation. This prevents the grapes from over-ripening, resulting in calm, well-balanced grapes.
The trees appear thin and therefore appear young, but they are actually self-rooted and have an average age of about 40 years.
Because of this soil, the trunks do not grow thick.
The natural grape yield limitations result in a refinement reminiscent of the Northern Rhone's Cornas, with a supple, mellow flavor.
Piedrasassi has been producing this wine since 2007, and it is a favorite of all our members.
Vintage: 2020
Capacity: 750ml
Type: Red wine
Taste: Medium bodied
Main variety: 100% Syrah
Country of Origin: America
Region Name: California
AVA: Arroyo Grande Valley
Vineyard: Rim Rock Vineyard
Notes: 94P vinous June 2022 by Antonio Galloni
Winemaker: Sashi Moorman
Winemaking: 100% whole bunch ratio
Aging: barrel aged without SO2
Cap: Cork
Alcohol content: 12.2%