2022 Allbaer Escarpe! Sangiovese | Templeton Gap, Paso Robles California 750ml

What a beauty this wine has come to be. It's been a wonderful learning experience to find what is best for this grape. In 2022, we continued with our program of splitting our parcel in two picks. The first offers tight tannins, lower alcohol, and fresher aromatics, and the inclusion of fifty percent whole cluster. Our second pick carries slightly more alcohol, less acidity, and no whole cluster to preserve the purity of the Sangiovese aromatics. Both lots were aged in large-format vessels. This parcel only has produced 600-900 liters of wine since we've been making it for you. In order to increase our offering, my thought was to add a little spice to the blnd with a mellow Tuscan-style Cabernet Sauvignon. 2022 was our first attempt at this and I must admit I couldn't be more psyched with the outcome. This resulted in 79% Sangiovese, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon. 21% new French Oak, and 38.5% whole cluster. | ALLBEAR

The medium-ruby hued 2022 Sangiovese Escarpe checks in as 79% Sangiovese and 21% Cabernet Sauvignon that's from a mix of the Solana and Brecon Estate vineyards. Spiced cherries, leather, savory strawberries, and incense notes all give way to a medium bodied, elegant red that has nicely integrated oak, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It's certainly going to drink nicely through 2032. | 92 points, Jeb Dunnuck for jebdunnuck.com