Iron & Sand 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles

Description

Once known for its thermal mineral springs, Paso is now known for producing world class wine. Iron Spring and Sand Spring, were two of the springs that propelled Paso into a bustling destination known as “California’s oldest watering place” in the late 1800s. Iron + Sand is a nostalgic nod to the early times of Iron and Sand springs. Iron and sand are also important elements in the wine’s classic Paso terroir as the sturdy iron trellising supports the bearing vines and the alluvial, well-drained sandy soils are the perfect match for Cabernet Sauvignon. Produced by Trinchero Family Estates, the grapes for this Cab were sourced from two renowned vineyards; Estrella River Ranch Vineard, San Miguel District: Northern most sub AVA. Grapes here are subject to the effects of large diurnal shifts, sometimes experiencing a swing as large as 50 degrees day to night, enhancing beautiful fruit acidity. The vineyard has deep alluvial, sandy soils. The other vineyard is Parrish Templeton Vineyard…