Côte à Côte is an homage to the Southern Rhône while still respecting the style of Paso Robles. This wine is seductive, fruit forward, and has a lot of pleasure. It can be enjoyed now but can be easily aged 20+ years. The 2020 vintage is comprised of 45% Grenache, 30% Syrah, and 25% Mourvèdre. It has been aged for 14 months in 36% 1-year old French oak, 33% new French oak, 17% concrete, and 14% amphora.
Blend: 45% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 25% Mourvèdre
98Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2020 Côte a Côte is a beautiful blend of 45% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 25% Mourvèdre and one of the most successful wines I tasted from the challenging 2020 vintage. Deep ruby-purple, it offers pure aromas of blackcurrant, boysenberry, tar and pipe tobacco, continually unfolding with each return to the glass. The full-bodied palate offers wave after wave of perfumed fruit and tremendous spicy accents. It's powerful yet harmoniously structured with powdery tannins and seamless acidity, and it offers a very long, detailed finish.
