2019 Earth Cuckoo

Since we first concocted this blend six vintages ago, our idea was to make a special Spanish-style blend using some of the best barrels in the cellar. It’s become so popular that we had to increase production this year from four barrels to seven! This year, we started with four-and-a-half of our best Tempranillo barrels as the dark, rich core of the blend. We then selected our best barrel-and-a-half of Grenache for its light, strawberry fruit. Lastly, westole the best Graciano barrel for its acidity, spicy plum/watermelon character and fine tannins. We then aged the blend for 18 months while giving it a touch of French and Hungarian oak. An homage to the wines of Rioja (with a fair amount of poetic license!).