Just a few miles down Paso Robles’ Chimney Rock Road, discover where, in 1981, founder Justin Baldwin planted his first vines in hopes of one day crafting Bordeaux-styled blends worthy of their French counterparts. 
Vinification Data
Fermentation: Stainless steel open and closed-top tanks with UV43 yeast and twice daily pump overs
Maturation: Barrel-aged for 18 months in 100% French oak (51% new)
Varietal Composition: 66% Cabernet Franc, 34% Merlot Appellation: Paso Robles
Bottling Data: pH: 3.80
Total Acidity: 0.64g/100mL
Alcohol: 15% by volume
Appearance: Bright, with a deep ruby core lightening to a ruby garnet at the rim, with light staining on slow-forming, persistent tears.
Aroma: Highly aromatic with black cherry, pomegranate, and red plum fruit along with notes of vanilla, new leather, pencil shavings, and oak.
Palate: Moderate-plus bodied with ripe blackberry, baked strawberry, and juicy plum on entry, evolving into the savory midpalate with moderate, fine tannins and notes of leather, dried oregano, wild sage, and white rose petal with dusty terra-cotta. The finish is long and intricate with sweet tobacco, vanilla bean, oak, licorice, and a lingering note of camphor.