WINES

2005 KIAMIE KUVÉE

The vineyard sources used in this blend are all from Westside Paso Robles, a region well-known for its calcareous soils which are more closely akin to the premium winegrowing areas of Europe than those commonly found in California. Produced entirely from small-lot fermentations, the wine received a full month of maceration prior to pressing, followed by eighteen to twenty months of barrel aging comprising 40% new oak from premier French and Hungarian cooperage houses.

The Kiamie Kuvée emphasizes neither its Bordeaux nor its Rhône components, but rather reflects the balance and synergy of all its elements, creating a wine style defined by the blend of its unique fruit. This wine possesses a core of rich fruit enveloped by smooth tannins, providing enough structure to allow up to a decade of cellaring.

Accolades:
91 Points The Tasting Panel Magazine Review by Anthony Dias Blue (September 2008)
88 Points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, November/December 2009 (# 147)
88 Points Wine Enthusiast Magazine (December 2008)
GOLD Medal L.A. International Wine & Spirits Competition, 2009
GOLD Medal U.S. International Wine Buyer's Competition (Santa Rosa), 2008
Best in Class Red Blend over $30 Monterey County Fair Wine Challenge Competition, 2009

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Vineyard Sources:
Beckwith Vineyard, Westside Paso Robles
DeBro Vineyard, Westside Paso Robles
Halter Ranch Vineyard, Westside Paso Robles
Hopkins Vineyard, Westside Paso Robles