2020
“A Tale of Two Dudes”
Every year, this wine is built to highlight the style of winemaking that captured both dude’s attention in their early 20’s. It is always an homage to Willow Creek Grenache and all that it has to offer. This year the Grenache portion was supported by a bit of Syrah, giving the wine some more weight and meatiness. This wine saw 50% new French Burgundy barrels, that sweetened up the palate and really tied this wine together.
This is the wine that started it all for the two dudes - our flagship.
87% Grenache, 13% Syrah, Paso Robles Willow Creek District
2020
“G2 Vineyard”
This impeccably farmed vineyard, continues to gain recognition for pumping out some of Paso Roble’s very best wines. This year was no different, and the star of the show for us was Graciano. This varietal has been building momentum in the Central Coast, for it’s robust blue fruit, powerful build, and nuanced spice. A touch of whole cluster was used in the ferment. This wine is doctored up with some mouth watering Grenache for juiciness, and a pinch of Petite Sirah. Brought up in 50% new French oak.
63% Graciano, 35% Grenache, 2% Petite Sirah, Paso Robles Willow Creek District
2020
“James Berry Vineyard”
Like years prior, it is always special when we get to take James Berry fruit from vineyard to bottle. As is tradition, this blend is decided by Justin Smith of Saxum Vineyards, on the fly, once each harvest. We were lucky enough this year to land some Grenache, that was co-fermented with Syrah and Roussanne. This blend shows a brighter and more classic interpretation of the estate, that has been the voice for high-end Grenache in the new world from it’s inception. This wine saw 100% new French oak.
72% Syrah, 26% Grenache, 2% Roussanne, Paso Robles Willow Creek District
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2020
“Napa Valley Cuvée”
#2
Last year we decided to venture up north and make a Napa Valley wine. We were stoked on the result and it allowed us to explore a historic wine region, while creating a blend that had peaked our interest for years. This year was no different, and the wine is wonderful. This year we highlighted Mount Veeder Syrah, and wanted to show it in a leading role. It’s packed with black fruit, hoisin, and smoked meat on the nose, and as in the past benefits texturally from Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa’s valley floor. Brought up in 80% new French oak.