2010 Elemental
Estate - GSM Blend
57% Grenache, 33% Syrah, & 10% Mourvèdre
A vintage specific blend, the Elemental showcases our vineyard as a whole and offers an unparalled balance making it a local's favorite.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2010
Varietal
GSM Blend
Appellation
Ballard Canyon AVA
Harvest Date
Oct. 29 - Nov. 16, 2010
Acid
6.65 g/l titratable acidity
pH
3.56
Aging
22 months, 95% Neutral French oak, 5% New American oak
Alcohol %
14.9
Robert Parker
89
Wine Advocate
89
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Olallieberry, plum, cracked pepper and mocha, finishing with notes of cocoa and mineral.
Production Notes
A blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre that were all vinified individually, separated by both varietal as well as clone for a total of 7 different lots. The wine was blended after 22 months of barrel ageing in 95% Neutral French oak & 5% New American Oak, followed by a minimum 6 months in bottle before release.
Food Pairing Notes
Pasta, poultry and meat
Production
228 Cases