Levo, El Paso De Robles Red Blend, California, 2022

Overview of the Wine
The Central Coast of California is a blessed region, naturally endowed with diverse microclimates that produce wines of exceptional power and density. Levo works to showcase the richness of our terroir while still maintaining delicate varietal specificity, electric acidity, immense tension, and perhaps most importantly a sense of levity or lift in the glass. It is our belief that wine has an innate ability to elevate experience, whether that be a special moment with family, celebration or a fine meal.

2021 marks winemaker Bret Urness’ 10th vintage. He continues to craft microlots in a warehouse located in Tin City, Paso Robles, California. His aim is to keep production low so he can personally shepherd each barrel along and maintain complete quality control. Levo does not have an annual case production, as we bottle only the best barrels in the cellar. Whatever doesn’t make the cut is not included in our final blends.

Levo is honored to be working with many talented Central Coast farmers, who maintain some of the very most sought-after plots of dirt in California. This includes Ruben Solorzano of Stolpman, Kimsey, Harrison Clarke and Rancho Boa Vista in Ballard Canyon AVA as well as Michael Larner of Larner Vineyards. We are also honored to be working with the likes of Bill Gibbs, owner of G2, McMahon family of Fulldraw, and Carl Bowker at Caliza in Willow Creek AVA.

Winemaker
Bret Urness

Grape / Blend
39% Syrah, 25% Petite Sirah, 23% Mourvedre, 12% Grenache, and 1% Graciano

Origin
Central Coast, California

Winemaker's Tasting Notes
The Red Blend is composed of throwback, Americana varieties that were popular pre-prohibition and more recently have put Paso on the world stage. I’ve always dreamed of crafting a wine that expresses the vibe of our hometown using local varieties. Don’t miss this wine. It’s approachable and tasting delicious out the gate. 

94 Points - Wine Independent
Made from 39% Syrah, 25% Petite Sirah, 23% Mourvedre, 12% Grenache, and 1% Graciano, the 2022 El Paso de Robles Red Wine is deep garnet-purple colored. It rockets out with powerful scents of preserved plums, blueberry pie, wild sage, and tar, followed by suggestions of aniseed, Sichuan pepper, and tapenade. Big, rich and full-bodied, the palate delivers firm, rounded tannins and well-knit freshness, finishing with epic length and loads of lingering earth and exotic spice nuances.

Product size: 750ml