14.8% ABV
2019 Cuvee le Bec
2019 got off to a late start due to the late season rains in May. The summer was mild with a foggy pattern in place most of the early summer, followed by a dry and mild fall, keeping harvest on track for a late start and finish. Crop size was similar to 2018 with a few exceptions. The wines all possess the finest qualities from a milder season, with bright acidity, and fresh, ripe fruit.

51% Syrah 38% Grenache 6% Mourvedre 5% Counoise
Purisima Mountain Vineyard, Ballard Canyon AVA
Thomas and Judith Beckmen Estate Vineyard, Los Olivos District AVA
Syrah: 10/8 - 10/30
Grenache: 10/28 - 11/14
Mourvedre and Counoise: 11/15
Winemaking & Aging
− 6 different Syrah clones, 3 different Grenache clones
− Syrah portion was handpicked and hand sorted on the sorting line and each individual
clone was fermented with native yeast
− Grenache, Mourvedre, and Counoise were not sorted but they were fermented
individually. Native yeast was used on these lots
− Two to three punch downs per day on all lots
− On skins from 7-18 days depending on the lot
− 15% new French oak 60-gallon barrels, 85% neutral French oak barrels and puncheon
Analysis Production
ALCOHOL: 14.8% PH: 3.7 TOTAL ACIDITY: 6.0 g/L 5,000 cases
Tasting Notes
Notes of blackberries, blue fruits, pepper, dark cherry, licorice, and roasted herbs.
Drinking Window 2021 – 2035

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