
2017 Cuvée Kristina Magnum
VINIFICATION
10% whole cluster fermented in small, open-top bins, and spent 15-20 days on skins with a combination of pump-overs and punch downs. Aged 18 months in 228, 265, and 500-liter French oak barriques, 70% new.
TASTING NOTES
Red fruit, dark roast coffee, blueberry compote, cigar smoke, seasoned mahogany, chocolate-covered cherries, exotic flowers. Rich, concentrated, focused, and layered, finishing with finesse and grace.
96 points, Cellar Selection, Wine Enthusiast
95 points, Jeb Dunnuck
95 points, Vinous Media
Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Varietal
94% Syrah, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Graciano, 2% Clairette Blanche
Appellation
Paso Robles
Aging
Now-2030
Alcohol %
14.8
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