2020 Tumbled Granite (Red)
95 pts. Wine Advocate, May 2023, Week 2 | Anthony Mueller
94 pts. and Editor's Choice, Wine Enthusiast | Michael Alberty
95 pts. PaulG Top Wines | Paul Gregutt
Down to our last final cases!
Critic Acclaim
"It is rich and bold on the nose, with succulent rocky fruit, aromas of black raspberry, plum compote and spiced cherry essence, hints of brown baking spices and balanced florals, revealing impeccable complexity. Full-bodied, the palate is balanced with succulent acidity and fine-grained tannins that express a rich texture over the long-lingering and spicy finish. It's a fantastic wine that spent 22 months in French oak, 80% new. Bravo, this is impressive juice!" - Anthony Mueller, Wine Advocate May 2023 Week 2 Issue
"With all that new oak it's loaded with baking spices, thus giving it immediate appeal despite its long term aging potential. The dark fruits are typical from the Double D vineyard, and line up taut and polished alongside sharp, polished and balancing tannins. This is a beautifully made wine which should be cellared for at least a few more years and could go into the mid-2030s. Very limited." - Paul Gregutt, PaulG Top Wines for 1/28/23
Tasting Notes
The 2020 Tumbled Granite red is the pinnacle of red winemaking, a winemaker's selection of the vintage's purest expression of Double D Vineyard.
The 2020 Tumbled Granite red blend delivers powerful aromatics of Créme de cassis, freshly turned earth, and oak spice. A dense, plush, and refined palatae expresses lively tension and mouth-watering acidty. A light dusting of minerality compliments the core of black fruit finishing with stylish notes of Créme de violet and toasty oak on the luxurious finish.
Perfectly enjoyable now but built to stand the test of time, in its youth we recommend decanting for at least 1-2 hours prior to enjoyment.
When To Enjoy
8-10+ years.
Technical Information
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75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 5% Syrah
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Vineyard: Double D
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ABV%: 15
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Case Production: 90
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Aging: Barreled down for MLF and aged for 22 months in 100% New French Oak
