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2020 Messer

One of the most surprising aspects of the Calcareous Vineyard has been it’s ability to successfully produce a wide range of varietals. Our Estate Malbec and Cab Franc have always been cellar favorites, and blending the two produces a genuinely stunning expression of our site. The name Messer is in honor of our founders Lloyd and Dana, who’s family name means sword in German.

Tasting Notes
Darkly colored Malbec dominates the appearance of this wine. The nose is a more balanced mix of blueberry along with Cab Francs' cherry and slight herbal mint. The contrasting nature of the blend shows in the mix of rich and structural tannins that frame black currants and rhubarb. Brightly integrated acid leads to a wonderful finish begging for mushroom lasagna or spare ribs.
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SKU: 2020MESSER

Wine Story

Vineyard Notes
The 2019 Messer comes from Estate block 3 and 5. These are as close to "flat" as our property gets, offering richer topsoil then our chalkier blocks. This gives a bit more nutrients for vigorous growth and ample canopy to ripen these thick skinned and rich tannic Bordeaux varietals. The 2019 vintage clearly demonstrates the ability of blended wines to shine as the ultimate expression of place. The cooler summer months spread out the ripening process of the grapes and supplied a wide range of flavors and textures. Intense heat in the late summer early fall accentuated this range in the vines and created a perfect palate for dialing in the perfect blend.
Winemaker Notes
The Cab Franc and Malbec were picked a couple weeks apart, thus fermented separately. Hand picked clusters were destemmed without crushing and transferred to 4 ton open top concrete tanks. A mix of pump over and delestage gently extracted the juice from the berries and the lots were pressed after 12-15 days on skins. The combined free run and press wine was allowed to settle for 48 hours then transferred to 40% new French oak barrels for 21 months of aging.
Production Notes
680 Cases Produced

The Specifics

Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
54% Malbec, 46% Cab Franc
Appellation
Paso Robles
Vineyard Designation
Calcareous Vineyard
Harvest Date
September 9th , 23rd
Sugar
24.8 Brix
pH
3.52
Aging
21 Months
Alcohol %
15.5

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