Lineage
2021, Willow Creek, Templeton Gap & Adelaida , Paso Robles, USA
About the Wine
Grape Variety: Bordeaux Blend (40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Cabernet Franc, 19% Malbec, 13% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot). The 2021 Lineage is a rich and complex Bordeaux-style blend sourced from Barton Estate, Moonsprings, Clare Ranch, Armory, and Paper Street vineyards. The grapes were 100% destemmed and aged in 50% new French oak barrels. The wine was bottled unfined and unfiltered on September 1, 2023. It has an alcohol content of 14.5%, a pH of 3.45, total acidity of 6.5 g/L, and an approximate Brix at harvest of 25.
Tasting Notes
The wine is dark and mysterious, with notes of cigar box, cacao, and mocha, balanced by olallieberry, pomegranate, black cherry, and blackberry. Additional flavors include s’mores, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, dark chocolate truffle, and a finish of freshly steeped English Breakfast tea.
Pairing Notes
Ideally enjoyed on a friends’ getaway to a cabin in the snow, paired with braised short ribs and good conversation. The wine can be enjoyed now or aged beautifully for the next 6–8 years.