2023 Mantis

75% Tannat, 25% Syrah                          
Paso Robles                            
CRUSH, Briarwood and Larner Vineyard              
15.9% | 50 cases produced
100% new French oak, large format, medium toast

Concentrated Paso fruit meets striking elegance in this Tannat-driven blend. The nose is bold and heady, filled with ripe blackberries, dark cherries, and seared plum, laced with sweet oak, wet earth, dark chocolate, and smoky spice. The palate is broad and powerful, yet remarkably polished, with fine-grained tannins and balanced acidity keeping the richness in check. Layers of fruit return on the finish, joined by lingering tannins and a subtle touch of dark spice. A wine of impressive depth, length, and undeniable presence.