2018

High Road

Paso Robles Willow Creek District

$85 USD

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2021-2035

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From The Winemaker

High Road is in its 19th vintage. From day one this wine has shown its place. The subtle changes over the years have been the winemaker’s interpretation of the vintage. A dark ruby color (like those slippers) grabs your attention to let you know you’re not in Kansas anymore. Vibrant red fruits, Moroccan spices and black licorice jump out of the glass. The palate is elegant, dark and juicy complicated with cassis, steeped cherries, violets and grilled lamb jus. Texturally intoxicating, it strikes a perfect balance of opulence and verve. Take a position on this one, so you have a few stashed for down the road. You will be glad you did! Drink 2023-2040

Growing Conditions

November - January rainfall was minimal, registering a mere 2 inches. We had enough sporadic sprinkles to get the cover crop on its way by late January. Early February brought summer like conditions with 2 weeks of sunny warm days. Yellow jackets and lady bugs emerged earlier than ever before and fruit trees were blossoming. The second week of March brought near freezing temperatures, rain and hail in some instances. Late March and April rainfall brought us almost back to average for the growing season. The sheep finally had forage and cover crop to eat. Almost as soon as we moved them out to the vineyard for grazing, buds started to emerge late March.