Sensibility

Varietal: 79% Grenache, 21% Syrah
Birthplace: 100% Paderewski Vineyard
Hometown: Paso Robles AVA, Willow Creek District
Birth Date: September 15 – 28, 2020
Birth Weight: 26.1º Brix
Rearing: Fermented in concrete tanks
Education: Aged 17 months in neutral puncheons and mid-sized barrels
GPA: 3.81 pH | 4.9 g/L TA | 15.1% Alc.
Graduation: Bottled June 9, 2022
Siblings: 487 cases

Biography: Upon entry, the 2020 Sensibility encircles the front palate with red raspberry, ripe navel orange, and strawberry rhubarb pie and gains complexity as the flavors fan out across the mid-upper palate: cinnamon, clove, sweet chaparral, wet clay, yogurt, and milk chocolate. This wine is no stranger to sensation as acid and tannin play off each other with every sip, leaving a lingering impression of graphite, orange peel, lavender, and black pepper. – Jordan Fiorentini, Winemaker

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Varietals: 100% Grenache
Birthplace: 100% Paderewski Vineyard
District: Willow Creek, Paso Robles
Siblings: 571 Cases Produced
Birthdate: September 27 – October 3, 2019
Birth Weight: 26.2° Brix
Rearing: Fermented in concrete tanks
Education: Aged 17 months: 42% in concrete tulip and the balance in neutral mid-sized barrels and puncheons
GPA: 3.78 pH | 4.7 g/L TA | 15.2% Alc.
Graduation: Bottled May 4, 2021 

Biography: With its gorgeous, purply-ruby hue and exuberant fruit, the 2019 Sensibility charms from the get-go, but after a few sips, its complexity builds, and seriousness sets in. Black raspberry and cherry dominate at first, then lead to crushed rocks, sage brush, fresh-cut roses, cream, bergamot, wet soil, naval orange, and white pepper. The weight and texture also start introverted, but steadily open to a full mouthfeel, with structure making its presence known mid-palate and persisting thru the finish. With its fresh, boisterous aromas, and slowly-unraveling complexity, this 100% Grenache from Paderewski Vineyard is sure to show glamorously in your cellar for at least a decade.

Accolades: 94-95 points, Jeb Dunnuk 

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Varietals: 95% Grenache and 5% Syrah
Birthplace: 100% Paderewski Vineyard
District: Willow Creek, Paso Robles
Siblings: 541 cases Produced
Birthdate: September 17 – 24, 2018
Birth Weight: 26.4° Brix
Rearing: Fermented in concrete tanks
Education: Aged 18 months in 44% concrete tulip and the balance in neutral French oak puncheons
GPA: 3.45 pH | 5.7 g/L TA | 15.1% Alc
Graduation: Bottled May 26, 2020

Biography:This wine is everything you love about Grenache and then some – it is undeniably Californian with its gushy, intense red and purple fruits but with so much more dimension – notes of coastal chaparral (a hallmark of our vineyard), licorice, cream, minerals, and refreshing acidity join the chorus. This juicy, mouthwatering wine boldly, yet patiently, says “take me seriously. I’m not just for the momentary kicks; watch me age.

Accolades: 96 points, Jeb Dunnuk; 96 points, Wine Advocate

Varietals: 100% Grenache
Hometown: 100% Paderewski Vineyard
District: Willow Creek, Paso Robles
Siblings: 498 Cases Produced
Birthdate: September 11 – 29, 2017
Birth Weight: 26.3° Brix
Rearing: Fermented in concrete tanks
Education: Aged 18 months: 48% in concrete egg and the balance in neutral French oak puncheons
GPA: 3.53 pH | 5.1 g/L TA | 15.3% Alc.
Graduation: Bottled May 7, 2019 

Biography: The enticing aromas of this juicy, ultra-fresh and pure expression of Grenache are undeniable: crushed raspberries, and wild strawberries alongside fresh-cut summer herbs with a hint of citrus. Although lighter in weight, the palate immediately transports this wine into the realm of high complexity normally reserved for heavier wines. The delicious fruit is present, but there’s so much more to its story: crushed rock, ocean air, naval orange, powdered sugar texture, rosewater, and fresh cream all laced together with balanced yet refreshing acidity.

Accolades: 96 points, Vinous; 94 points, Jeb Dunnuck; 93 points Wine Advocate 

Varietal: 97% Grenache, 3% Mourvedre
Hometown: 100% Paderewski Vineyard
District: Willow Creek, Paso Robles
Siblings: 489 Cases Produced
Birthdate: September 15 – 21, 2016
Birth Weight: 26.8° Brix
Rearing: Fermented in concrete tanks
Education: Aged 18 months: 15% in concrete egg and the balance in neutral French oak puncheons (500Ls)
GPA: 3.58 pH | 5.7 g/L TA | 15.6% Alc.
Graduation: Bottled May 24, 2018 

Biography: 2016 Sensibility, aka purity. Purity of place, purity of variety, purity of vintage. Fermented in concrete and aged in concrete and neutral large barrels, this 100% Paderewski Vineyard Grenache resides in her birthday suit without makeup or fanfare to disguise her natural state. Extremely bright and fresh, this purple-garnet hued beauty opens up in the glass to reveal black raspberries, chalky rock minerality, juicy pluot, delicate rose, dewy garden herbs, and a hint of white pepper.

Accolades: 97 points, Vinous 97; 96 points, Jeb Dunnuck 96; 93 points, Wine Advocate

Varietals: 96% Grenache (clones Alban 1 and 362), 4% Syrah
Hometown: 83% Paderewski Vineyard and 17% Catapult Vineyards
District: Willow Creek, Paso Robles
Siblings: 534 Cases Produced
Birthdate: September 10 – 22, 2015
Birth Weight: 26.1° Brix
Rearing: Fermented in concrete and stainless steel tanks
Education: Aged 18 months: 14% in concrete egg and the balance in neutral French oak puncheons
GPA: 3.68 pH | 5.5 g/L TA | 15.5% Alc.
Graduation: Bottled May 3, 2017 5

Biography: There is no denying the magnetic energy of the stand-alone Grenache.  2015 gave purity of fruit and focus to our beloved “Pinot of the Rhône.” This garnet-hued stunner presents crushed wild strawberries, ginger, jasmine tea, wet rocks, rose petals, orange oil, and fresh Herbes de Provence.

Accolades: 96 points, Vinous; 96 points; 96 points, Wine Advocate; 95 points, Jeb Dunnuck; 93 points, Wine Enthusiast & Cellar Selection

Varietals: 100% Grenache
Hometown: 100% Paderewski Vineyard
District: Willow Creek, Paso Robles
Siblings: 242 Cases Produced
Birthdate: September 4 – 8, 2014
Birth Weight: 26.9° Brix
Rearing: Fermented in concrete
Education: Aged ~ 18 months in 100% concrete tulip
GPA: 3.48 pH | 5.6 g/L TA | 15.6% Alc.
Graduation: Bottled May 18, 2016 

Biography: Our closest definition of Grenache purity – 100% Grenache aged in 100% concrete and 100% Paderewski Vineyard. Eighteen months in concrete has preserved this wine’s beautiful Grenache-driven red strawberry fruit along with notes of fresh herbs, orange and ginger root. At the same time, concrete aging has imparted a seriousness to the palate apparent in this wine’s pure, layered texture, unadulterated and in her proverbial birthday suit. This wine will be an exciting ride to watch develop in your cellars.

Accolades: Jeb Dunnuck 97, Wine Advocate 95+, Vinous 94, Wine Enthusiast 94, Wine Spectator 91

Varietals: 100% Grenache
Hometown: Paderewski Vineyard
District: Willow Creek, Paso Robles
Siblings: 215 Cases Produced
Birthdate: August 30, 2013
Birth Weight: 26.4° Brix
Rearing: Fermented in concrete tank
Education: Aged for 15 months in neutral French oak puncheons
GPA: 3.53 pH | 5.1 g/L TA | 15.7% Alc. 
Graduation: Bottled February 2015 

Biography: Like a beautiful blonde you think you’ve got pegged as superficial from first contact, the 2013 Sensibility seems to be mostly laden with voluptuous berry fruits residing on the front palate. With time, however, this seemingly textbook American chic will continue to surprise you with her off-the-beaten-track intelligence, complex personality and down-to-earthiness. As you wait for the first sip to hit the back of your throat, you realize you’ve judged this “pretty” girl wrong, her beauty lies in how effortlessly she destroys all “simple Grenache” stereotypes and straddles both new and old world wine flavors and sensations in one lingering sip.

Accolades: Vinous 93, Wine Advocate 92

Varietals: 100% Grenache
Hometown: Paderewski and Catapult Vineyards, Paso Robles
Rearing: Fermented in concrete tanks
Education: Aged for 12 months in a concrete egg and 4 months in neutral French oak puncheons
Siblings: 274 cases produced

Biography: Drumroll… our 2012 Sensibility is 100% Grenache!  And Grenache purity is what you will get! This wine is the result of an experiment to age our Grenache in concrete for the first year of its life, which helped preserve its intense aromas and enhance its minerality and texture. The aromas and flavors are irresistible – tart berry, fresh whipped cream, blood orange and a touch of vanilla – which combined with Grenache’s pure chalky tannins, help fine tune your senses. – Jordan Fiorentini, Winemaker

Accolades: Vinous 93, Wine Advocate 92, Wine Spectator 91

Varietals:95% Grenache, 5% Syrah
Hometown: Paderewski Vineyard, Paso Robles
Rearing: Fermented in 100% concrete
Education: Aged 16 months in 100% neutral puncheons
Siblings: 100 cases produced 

Biography: Explore your sensitive side with our ladylike, gentil but hard to ignore Sensibility. Soft spoken, she shows that her subtle innuendos can be as tempting as her more voluptuous siblings. – Jordan Fiorentini, Winemaker

Accolades: Wine Advocate 93, Vinous 92, Wine Spectator 92

Varietals:75% Grenache, 22% Mourvèdre, 3% Syrah
Hometown: Paderewski Vineyard, Paso Robles
Education: Aged for 18 months in a once-used French oak puncheon
Siblings: 87 cases produced

Biography: Predominantly Grenache produced from the Spanish clone, Garnacha 52, the 2010 Sensibility was, believe it or not, the sleeper wine from its vintage. Fermented and aged in puncheon, we left this Grenache alone to chill a bit post harvest. After 15 months in barrel, the wine started to come out of its shell and show its true (and oh-so-bright) colors. In addition to the bright aromatic components, the texture of this little ditty is memory-making, reigning in the lushness, and making you thirst for another sip. – Jordan Fiorentini, Winemaker

Accolades: Jeb Dunnuck 95, Rhone Report 95, Wine Advocate 95, Wine Spectator 94, Vinous 93+

Varietals: 75% Grenache, 21% Mourvèdre, 4% Syrah
Hometown: Paderewski Vineyard, Paso Robles
Education: Aged in 23 months in 30% new French oak
Siblings: 288 cases produced

Biography: Grenache took the leading role in the 2009 Sensibility due to our desire to craft a nuanced wine that dances a little lighter on its toes. Its nose delivers layers of character and subtlety which echo through its balanced and finessed palate – violets, lavender, citrus essence, raspberry, dried cranberry, crushed limestone. Pinot-lovers watch out! Have you ever seen west Paso be so feminine? – Jordan Fiorentini, Winemaker

Accolades: Jeb Dunnuck 93, Rhone Report 93, Vinous 91, Wine Advocate 91