2021 Earth Cuckoo

Since we first concocted this blend seven vintages ago, our idea was to make a special Spanish-style blend using some of the best barrels in the cellar. It’s become so popular that we increased production over the past couple years from four barrels to 10! We always start the blend with some of our favorite Tempranillo barrels as the dark, rich core of the blend. We then select our worthiest Grenache for its light, strawberry fruit and add a splash of the best Graciano in the cellar for its acidity, spicy plum/watermelon character and fine tannins. We then age the blend for 18 months while giving it a touch of French and Eastern European oak. An homage to the wines of Rioja (with a fair amount of poetic license!).