GSM

Paso Robles experienced mostly clear skies throughout January and February of 2020. Thankfully a series of early spring storms in March and April saturated the soils just in time for bud break. Overall, precipitation for the 2020 season in Paso Robles was on par with its 25-year historical average. Spring time saw temperate daytime temperatures which allowed the vines to have good flower bloom, healthy canopy growth, and modest fruit set (after two previous years of above- average crop loads). Post-veraison, late August and September saw record heat waves; fortunately, the full canopies paired with the moderate fruit load allowed the grapevines to withstand the heat with little desiccation. The Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre fruit was hand-picked before being destemmed and whole-berry sorted into a small, 6-ton open top tank. The berries were cold soaked for three days then fermented on skins for 2 1/2 weeks prior to pressing. The blend was aged for 8 months on light lees in neutral 500-liter French oak puncheons.