2016 Playground

Varietals: 38% Grenache Noir | 36% Mourvédre | 19% Syrah | 4% Carignane | 2% Counoise | 1% Roussanne

Appellation: Paso Robles, CA

Vineyard: AmByth Estate, Playground Vineyard. Dry Farmed.

Cert and Farm: Biodynamic. Organic.

Aging Vessel and time: Italian Terracotta Clay Amphorae 23 months

Yeast, Sulfites, Additions: Native, None

Alc: 12.17%

Cases Produced: 46

Vinification: Field blend of interplanted varietals harvested all the same day. Skin maceration for 7 days during fermentation then pressed. Élevage for 23 months in a 500 liter Italian Terracotta Amphora. Racked and bottled during descending moons with no additions. This wine may contain sediment, shake at your own risk. Ingredients: Grapes.

Analysis: pH: 3.69p | TA: 0.66 g/l | RS: 0.12 g/l

Tasting Notes: A pleasant mustiness on the nose, reminds me of an old growth forest. Instant big fruit and bright acidity with notes of blackberry, leather and bay leaf. Long finish and smooth but with a fantastic cheek smacking dry tannin. -Gelert