chalky and saline-suffused finale that is even firmer
Hand-harvested grapes undergo brief skin maceration or gentle pressing before cold fermentation in stainless steel
while fresh black plum and lavender mingle with savory herbs on the palate
launching NULU Whiskey in 2019
reserved exclusively for the bodega's highest quality wines since their first Reserva bottling in 1890
SMOKESCREEN CELLARS THE CHEMIST 2019 Size:750ML chalky and saline-suffused finale thatBlack fruit cobbler, tar, and a thread of tobacco hit the glass first the kind of density Paso Robles' east side is built for, where warm days and cool nights concentrate Grenache, Syrah, Mourvdre, Petite Sirah, and the rarely seen Teroldego into a structured red. Winemaker Paul Johnson ages the blend in French oak, with a portion of new barrels adding grip without burying the fruit. Graphite and fine grained tannins carry the finish, giving the wine