2023 East Meets West
The East Meets West wine is our way of showcasing how well fruit from the east and west side play together. Every year we choose lots from both sides that really complement each other to make a great final blend.
Vintage 2023 was one of the best vintages in recent memory. The cool long growing season developed deep flavors and varietal characteristics. The many amazing options to choose from made crafting this blend a fun challenge. With our Whale Rock Syrah being the typical keystone to the East Meets West blend, we landed on a final blend of 36% Syrah, 26% Petite Sirah, 22% Barbera, and 14% Carignane with about 2% Cabernet Sauvignon. The Syrah had some of the best color we have ever seen in this variety making it to be a strong anchor. Petite Sirah was blended in for depth with Barbera and Carignane adding brightness to the wine. A combination of American and French oak helps deliver a complex yet fun wine with spicy oak notes.
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Vintage
2023
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Appellation
Paso Robles
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Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Carignane
Syrah
Petite Sirah
Barbera
Charbono
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Aging
14 Months French and American Oak
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Alcohol
14%