Aaron Trespasser
2022, California, Paso Robles, USA
About the Wine
38% Petite Sirah, 36% Syrah, 26% Mourvèdre In 2010 we created Trespasser as our first cuvée outside of our flagship varietal Petite Sirah. It has always been a unique wine that centers around Petite Sirah’s interplay with Mourvèdre. The savory, meaty quality of Mourvèdre is a great counterpoint to Petite Sirah’s darker and more fruit-driven profile. We use our cooler Petite Sirah vineyards in this cuvée, grown on deeper shale and clay loam soils. These vineyards present more spicy, savory notes, along with a softer acid profile and chunkier tannins.
Tasting Notes
This wine opens with bold spice, cracked pepper, dried herbs, and a rich core of ripe red and black fruits. The palate reveals dried cranberry, goji berry, and cherry jam on a medium to full-bodied frame. Mourvedre from the warm 2022 vintage adds a round, layered texture, soft tannins, and a long finish. Enjoy its vibrant red-fruited profile now, or let it gain complexity with cellar time.