2020 Earth Cuckoo

Since we first concocted this blend seven 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 increased production this year from four barrels to seven! 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, we stole the best Graciano barrel in the cellar 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!).