2019 Gracias

2019 Gracias

75 cases produced 

About:

No one could have predicted that the Graciano varietal, which is front and center in this bottle, would have ever made it to Paso Robles. Due to a mistake in a vine nursery a half a world away, wine growers in Paso thought that they were working with a particular clone of Mourvèdre. When the ampelographers (grape scientists) eventually realized this grape wasn’t Mourvèdre at all, we embraced it for what it was: a serendipitous mistake. We were (and are) thankful to have this special grape as part of what makes Paso Robles a special and unique place to grow wine grapes. We pass this special wine off to you to enjoy, as a way of saying “Gracias!” for supporting Bodega de Edgar and the wonderful wines of Paso Robles.

Blend:

75% Graciano, 25% Carignan

Tasting Notes:

Deep purple-hued, with lots strong aromas of mulberry, violets, and chocolate and a touch of cedar. It’s medium to full-bodied and has ample floral, spice, and blue fruit nuances, a gorgeous texture, and outstanding length. The high acidity and tannin structure will allow you to lay this wine down for a decade.

Vinification:

Fermented with native yeast. 30% whole cluster fermentation lasted between 12-20 days. Wine was then pressed and aged in 265L barriques. 4o new french oak. Aged for 24 months.