M is a tribute to the mavericks; those who came before us, who farmed this area with grit and determination, and those who continue the legacy today with mettle and moxie.

We agree that the key to making stellar wine is working shoulder to shoulder with great farmers in top vineyard sites. We source from some of the most prestigious sites in Paso Robles’ Adelaida, Estrella, El Pomar, Creston, and Geneseo Districts, including John Vineyards, Beato, Armory, Bootjack Ranch, Wilderness, and Lago Vineyards.

VINIFICATION
Destemmed, 3-5 day cold-soak, fermented in stainless steel and small open top bins, with pump-overs occurring during cold-soak and punch downs during fermentation.  Aged 12 months in 225 and 228 liter French and American oak barriques, 20% of which were new.

TASTING NOTES
Blackberry, chocolate-raspberry, espresso roast coffee, au jus, cardamom, cigar box, new leather, dense, youthful tannin, persistent finish.

RATINGS -
2021 WE = 91 | Parker = 95 | Vinous = 91 | Sunset Int'l = 96 & Double Gold
2022 Parker = 91