Color:Deep ruby with violet hints

Nose:Bold and assertive — builds in intensity while maintaining a friendly character. Crushed fruit and strawberry coulis complemented by subtle warm tobacco. Intricate and complex bouquet requiring time to fully unfold.

Palate:Rich and layered — plush Merlot body with Cabernet Franc structure. Deep yet jovial presence. Requires proper aeration before serving. Excellent accompaniment to food and conversation. Serious and structured.

Appellation:The Willow Creek District features calcareous, high-pH clay soils, steep slopes up to 30%, and a strong marine breeze cooling high diurnal temperatures.

Vineyard:G2 North sits in the Willow Creek District of Paso Robles, a stone's throw from James Berry. Steep, rocky, calcareous ground - the kind that makes a vine work for its living. Organically farmed, hand-harvested, drip-irrigated from wells on site.