2017 Playground

Varietals: Mourvedre 45%|Grenache 32%|Syrah 16%|Carignan 4%|Counoise 2.5%| Viognier 0.5%

Appellation: Paso Robles, CA

Vineyard: AmByth Estate, Playground Block. Dry Farmed.

Cert and Farm: Biodynamic. Organic.

Aging Vessel and time: 500L Italian Terracotta Amphora 23 months

Yeast, Sulfites, Additions: Native, None

Alc: 12.33%

Cases Produced: 53

Vinification: Hand harvested by friends and family on an early morning the last day of August. Field blend so all varieties are inter planted and harvested the same day. Whole cluster foot stomped to start ferment and daily punchedowns for 9 days. Pressed and then aged in a 500 liter Italian Terracotta Amphora for 23 months. Racked twice and bottled during descending moons. Ingredients: Biodynamic Grapes.

Analysis: pH:3.53 | TA:0.69g/l | RS:0.18g/l

Tasting Notes: Every year our field blend comes up differently and that really is the magic of field blends. It really portrays the year’s climate and growing conditions. 2017 did not disappoint with Mourvedre springing back from the winters deluge of rain more than the Grenache and is an apparent primary varietal showing herself in this blend. Amphora aged the typical AmByth bright acid shows with, honestly, hard to pin-point fruit. Every sip seems to exhibit a different one especially depending on what you’re enjoying it with. -Gelert, Winemaker