2018 Chateau Duplantier | 750ml | 14.6% alc

The release of our signature red blend is always one of our favorite moments of the year! Year after year, it is one of the most highly-acclaimed wines in Santa Barbara County. The 2018 vintage will be no exception—it's a truly elegant expression of the four grapes contained within. The nose bears notes of flint, black pepper, and raspberry compote. On the palate, the classic GSM balance of fruit and spice is made deeper and more complex by the dark blue fruit tones of Petite Sirah.

VARIETAL COMPOSITION: 48% Syrah, 20% Petite Sirah, 12% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre
VINIFICATION: Fermented on skins in bins with a small portion of dried stem inclusion
AGING: Aged in 43% new French oak for 27 months
PAIR WITH: Rib-eye steak, braised lamb, chocolate desserts
CASE PRODUCTION: 600
ALCOHOL: 14.6%
PRICE: $52 Retail / $44.20 Club

  90 Points