The word ANNATÉ is Italian for vintages. Because each vintage has its virtues, challenges and definitive qualities, several vintages were combined to create this bottling of ANNATÉ. We found that the resulting wine marries and transcends the best aspects of each year that lies herein. This proprietary blend includes Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah.

ANNATÉ III is a blend of 2009 Syrah and 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon from our family vineyard - Mia's Vineyard - in Paso Robles, combined with 2009 Petite Sirah from Huer Huero Vineyard in the same appellation, and a touch of the previous Annaté II blend.

Inviting aromas of cherry, currant, with a touch of smoke. Aromas follow through into the palate, combined with rich full tannins.

This single-barrel blend was bottled in August 2011, allowed time to integrate in the bottle and released the following Spring.

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