2023 Vintage
Vintage Notes
The season began with historic winter rains… nearly 40 inches in some parts of Paso Robles’ westside. The rain replenished the soil and revitalized the vines after years of drought.
What followed was one of the longest, coolest growing seasons in over a decade. A mild spring and temperate summer with virtually no major heat spikes extended hang time, pushing harvest back by nearly five weeks. For the Willow Creek District, this slow, steady ripening was ideal, yielding fruit with electric natural acidity, deep color extraction, and remarkably supple tannins.
For the G2 and G2 North vineyards, this translated into a vintage of incredible balance. The wines are characterized by high-toned aromatics and a vibrant mineral tension, proving that with ample water and cooler temperatures, Paso Robles produces wines of both immense power and refined elegance. It is a vintage that captures the purest expression of our rocky, limestone soils.
What to Expect in the Glass: Because of the cooler conditions, the grapes retained a distinct natural brightness that keeps the wines exceptionally fresh and alive on the palate. The extended season allowed the tannins to ripen fully without soaring sugar levels, resulting in a final profile that is powerful, sophisticated, and beautifully balanced.
2023 Red Wine
60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 10% Syrah, 5% Grenache, 4% Mourvèdre, 4% Petit Verdot, 2% Petite Sirah
G2, G2 North, and Levo Vineyards
Tasting Notes: Vibrant aromas of tart pomegranate, ripe raspberry, and cedar woven with a touch of wild fennel, and forest floor. The palate has exceptional depth and energy, carried by fine, chalky tannins, lively acidity, and an expansive, layered finish.
$150.00
2023 The Blend
55% Syrah, 20% Mataró, 18% Graciano, 7% Grenache
G2 Vineyard
Tasting Notes: Aromas of ripe boysenberries, wild violets, and pink peppercorn lead into a palate of fresh blackberry, clove, and dark cacao. Driven by vibrant acidity and plush velvety tannins, this wine delivers seamless structure with an elegant, lingering finish.
$125.00
2023 Cabernet Sauvignon
77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc, 8% Petit Verdot, 3% Syrah
G2 North and Frogtown Vineyards
Tasting Notes: Aromas of black cherry, cassis, and vanilla bean accented by sage and spice. Broad and full-bodied on the palate, layering ripe black plum, dark cacao, and a hint of tobacco within a framework of firm, polished tannins and an long finish.
$175.00