2017 Soul Shaker

2017 Soul Shaker

Cabernet Shiraz Merlot
Paso Robles, California

This proprietary blend offers up seductive aromas of ripe currants, black cherries, pomegranate, cranberry, chocolate, exotic spices, herbs, toasted hazelnut,and hints of roasted coffee on the nose and palate.

$69 each

Description

This proprietary blend offers up seductive aromas of ripe currants, black cherries, pomegranate, cranberry, chocolate, exotic spices, herbs, toasted hazelnut,and hints of roasted coffee on the nose and palate. The fruit is delivered by medium acidity and firm tannins, which explode on your palate leaving you with a mouthful of dark, intense fruit. The 2017 vintage has the structure and depth to evolve for over a decade.

2023 Central Coast Wine Competition
Gold Medal

Wine Details

Region

Paso Robles

Type

Red Wine

Variety

Cabernet Shiraz Merlot

Variety Composition

40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Syrah, 20% Petit Verdot & 20% Merlot

Alcohol Volume

13.9%

Winemaking

Picked in late September, the Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot and Petit Verdot were fermented separately in 5-ton open-top fermenters and pumped over multiple times per day to achieve maximum extraction. Aged for 24 months in 50% new French Oak with a variety of toasts from light to medium.

Tasting Notes

This proprietary blend offers up seductive aromas of ripe currants, black cherries, pomegranate, cranberry, chocolate, exotic spices, herbs, toasted hazelnut,and hints of roasted coffee on the nose and palate. The fruit is delivered by medium acidity and firm tannins, which explode on your palate leaving you with a mouthful of dark, intense fruit. The 2017 vintage has the structure and depth to evolve for over a decade.

Peak Drinking / Cellaring Potential

OPTIMAL NOW - 2027

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