2019 Le P’tit Paysan ‘Le P’tit Pape Central Coast

Winemaker's Notes: Le P'tit Pape is produced from grapes that are sourced from four vineyard sites in Monterey, San Benito counties, with soils based on granite and/or siliceous. The wine offers aromas of bright red fruits, cherry, cranberry, pomegranate, underripe strawberries, followed by smoky meat characteristics with black pepper. Acid-tannin tension follow, then, brightens in the mid palate, with candied red raspberries. White pepper enters the experience, with dried herbs, bay leaf, and thyme joining the line-up. Finishes umami, soy and hoisin, savory and bright.

Varietals: 57% Grenache, 34% Syrah, 6% Mourvedre, 3% Counoise

Picked at moderate sugars, fermented in several lots ranging from 0-50% whole cluster with native or cultured yeasts depending on the lot. Fermented to dryness on skins. Aged in predominantly neutral, and a handful of once and twice used, barrels and puncheons for 11 months. Crunchy and bright.