Villa Creek 2018 'Rocks & Flowers' Red, Paso Robles
Item Number: 14893
UPC: None
Country: USA
Region: California
Sub Region: Central Coast
Appellation/AVA: Paso Robles
Estate Grown Wine: No
Vintage: 2018
Grape(s): 75% Grenache / 10% Syrah / 10% Mourvedre / 5% Carignan
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 14.5
Total Acidity: 6.9 g/L
pH: 3.36
Viticulture: Practicing Organic
Vineyard Sources:
- MAHA Estate: CCOF Certified organic, Demeter certified biodynamic
- Friends: 75% certified organic, 25% practicing organic farming
Tasting Notes: Brambly red berries dominate the nose. It also smells of Provencal herbs and green tea ice cream. The palate shows medium+ weight with grippy tannins. Bright red fruit shines with moderate oak contributing spice flavors and a creamy texture.
Vintage Notes by Vinous 12/10/2020: "Following the hot 2017 vintage, growers and winemakers in Paso Robles were relieved to have a cooler vintage in 2018. The long growing season and moderate conditions led to an unhurried harvest and a larger-than-normal crop of healthy fruit. The results are outstanding."