Description
Rocks and Flowers, 2023
Blend: 40% Grenache, 36% Carignan, 16% Syrah, 8% Mourvèdre
Certification: CCOF Organic
Appellation: Paso Robles
Harvest: September 1st – September 21st, 2023
Vinification: Native fermented in a mix of concrete and stainless steel. 6% whole cluster. Individual lots are pressed on
taste and barreled down to a selection of new (16%) and neutral 225 and 500 liter barrels. Aged for 18 months.
Tasting Notes:
Aromatics – Bright and floral, this is all hi-hat cymbals living at the top of the floral spectrum resonating high in the
olfactory. Brambly and wild, evoking power and grace.
Palate Impression – More serious on the palate showing pedigree, complexity and power. Th e components fit together
like your favorite jam band. Structure first, then ripe, dark raspberry, orange peel and mint. Long and powerful with
building acid and tannin.
Oak Impression – Slight.
ABV: 14.1%
PH: 3.60
Bottled: 2.19.2025
“Th e perfumed 2023 Rocks & Flowers wafts from the glass with lifted
notes of violet pastille, crushed stone and citrus-laced blackberries.
Juicy to the core, it sweeps across the palate with crisp wild berry fruit
as nuances of baking spice mingle with crunchy tannins. A bump of
residual acidity adds freshness through the close, while the 2023 leaves
a tinge of balsam herbs to linger. Rocks & Flowers is a mix of 40%
Grenache fermented with Mourvèdre, along with 36% Carignan and
16% Syrah.”
94 pts – Eric Guido, Vinous Media
“Based on 40% Grenache, 36% Carignan, 16% Syrah, and 8%
Mourvèdre, the 2023 Rocks and Flowers reveals red and black
raspberries, Provençal garrigue, sandalwood, and peppery aromatics.
Aged 18 months in French oak (15% new), it’s ultra-pure and finesse-
driven on the palate, with medium to full body, ripe, polished tannins,
nicely integrated acidity, and a great finish. This beautifully done wine
is well worth seeking out. Drink 2025-2035.”
95 pts – Jeb Dunnuck
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