Bright and brooding collide, with lavender and violets, chocolate reduction, dried anise and dusty suede. Juicy, lush,the palate delivers generous red fruits backed by dark yet soft tannin. Destinata is made from barrels selected from the Amor Fati blocks and made specifically to pair with a variety of cuisine.
2012 Destinata GSM
| Blend: | 68% Grenache, 28% Syrah, 4% Mouvedre |
| Region: | Santa Maria Valley |
| Vineyard: | Murmur Vineyard, Planted in 2008 on south facing sandy slopes, the vineyard weathers 25◦ diurnal shifts, snow dustings, summer sun and bitter winds. Located on the border of most South western portion of Santa Maria AVA. Murmur Vineyard is a mere 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean. We use a dynamic selection of varieties, clones, rootstocks and innovative farming. |
| Alcohol: | 14.2% |
| PH: | 3.45 |
| Aged: | 14 Months in 40% New French Oak, 60% Neutral |