Deliberate cellar methods lead to memorable wines. Every action results from the deep connections we share with our vineyard sites, as well as our unwavering urge to express both the vintage and the distinctive sites in our vines, are rooted in. Rockslide wines reflect long-standing relationships between seasoned winemakers, viticulturists, and remarkable vineyard sites. We blend our wines to unearth the character of each site. We adjust our approach each year according to the vintage to create what we hope is an undeniable expression of each grower’s hard work.
The craziness of 2020 was no problem for these old vines, but the wines show that extra element of exoticism and vibrant fruit. Look for a bouquet of hyper-ripe black cherries, white pepper, wintergreen, cinnamon, and sweet vanilla. The palate is intense and expressive, with the kind of finish that just tells you that this will age for a long time yet is very drinkable now.