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2018 Moose 1.5L Magnum

93 Points - Wine Spectator
"Defined by a dynamic core of lively tannin and acidity that accents the rich blueberry, smoky beef and grilled anise flavors. Syrah and Petit Verdot. Best from 2021 through 2030." Tim Fish, Senior Editor, Napa

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Moose is dedicated to the alter ego of our founder, Lloyd “Moose” Messer. It was conceived to be the most profound expression of our Estate Syrah. By blending in Petit Verdot, we add color, weight, and structure to an already substantial wine to create a singular wine, Moose. 

Personally signed by Calcareous winemaker Jason Joyce, these 1.5L magnum bottles are perfect for gifting, entertaining, and aging.

Tasting Notes
Appears deep violet in color while ripe blueberry fruit, cedar fills the nose. Upfront richness and powerful black cherry and cacao is balanced by mid-palate acidity all combining blackberry jam and sage with textbook meaty West Paso Robles Syrah. A perfectly balanced finish allows this robust wine to pair beautifully with braised short ribs, pulled pork BBQ, or grilled lamb chops.
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SKU: 2018MOO1.5

Wine Story

Vineyard Notes
The 2018 Moose is a showcase for the Syrah from our 2.65-acre block 8 clone 99 Syrah planted in 2002. This block is planted on an extremely steep section of our estate; thus, the limestone is exposed with almost no top soil. The resulting fruit is a prime example of what farming on high pH (9.2) soils can produce. We blended in Petit Verdot from the neighboring Glenrose, containing similar soil structure. 2018 was a literal dream vintage, with environmental factors all perfectly cooperating to produce ideal growing conditions. As a rule, wines from this vintage are the ideal representation of our terrior.
Winemaker Notes
The Syrah for this vintage was de-stemmed and fermented in 3.5 ton open top concrete tanks. Twice daily pump overs were performed until 70% completion of fermentation. We then, changed to gentle punch downs to ease extraction of flavors for a total of 19 days on skins. The tanks were pressed and 50% racked into a new French Oak tank, 20% into Gamba and Fouially barrels. The remaining 30% was aged in neutral French barrels. Aged for 18 months with no racking until being pumped out for bottling.
Food Pairing Notes
A perfectly balanced finish allows this robust wine to pair beautifully with braised short ribs, pulled pork BBQ, or grilled lamb chops

The Specifics

Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
78% Syrah, 22% Petit Verdot
Appellation
Paso Robles
Vineyard Designation
Calcareous Vineyard
Harvest Date
September 14th, October 19th
Sugar
27.7 Brix
pH
3.41
Aging
18 months in 50% Marc Grenier Oak Tank, 20% Gamba and Fouially Barrels, and 30% neutral Barrels
Alcohol %
14.7

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