2019 Inspiration Red

Appellation

Santa Barbara County

Varietal

Red Blend

Wine Enthusiast

Jeb Dunnuck

Vinous

Vineyard Sources

85% Rodney’s Vineyard, 15% Camp Four Vineyard both located in the Santa Ynez Valley

Barrel Aging

Aged 21 months in 100% French oak puncheons, of which 20% is new

Cooperage

Ermitage, Gamba, Mercurey

Technical Data

Composition

42% Grenache, 23% Counoise, 16% Mourvedre, 15% Cinsaut, 4% Syrah

Alcohol %

14.8

Acidity

0.560 g/100mL

3.76

Harvest Brix

24.6-27.6

Harvest Date

10/24 - 11/6/19

Production

1076 cases

Description

Wine Critic Reviews

"The 2019 Red Inspiration is a blend of 42% Grenache, 23% Counoise, 16% Mourvèdre, 15% Cinsault and 4% Syrah with Grenache very much driving the blend this year. Sweet red cherry/plum fruit, tobacco, incense, licorice and dried herbs are all laced together in this attractive, understated Rhône blend. I would prefer to drink this on the young side, while the fruit remains vibrant." ~ Antonio Galloni's Vinous "...Its lighter ruby hue is followed by a classic GSM nose of spiced red and black fruits, pepper, leafy herbs, and violets. It's ripe, medium-bodied, wonderfully textured, has soft tannins, and is loaded with charm." ~ Jeb Dunnuck