Levo, Please Fasten Your Seatbelt Grenache, Central Coast, California, 2021

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.

Grape / Blend
76% Grenache, 13% Mourvèdre, 11% Syrah

Origin
Central Coast, California

Winemaker's Tasting Notes
Aromatically the yoke is pulled all the way back with amazing purity and lift. Bright red fruits clash with blue tones while the wings clip the tops of pine trees. Savory tones from Syrah and Mourvèdre waft into the cabin. The palate is juicy, gaining tanning on the mid-palate with rough verve and momentum to get us to the runway. Decant for 2 hours. Best at cellar temp 55 degrees F. 

92 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
Candied cherries, strawberries, peppery herbs, and violet notes all emerge from the 2021 Please Fasten Your Seatbelt Grenache, a medium to full-bodied, pure, elegant Grenache-driven blend with fine tannins, nicely integrated acidity, and a great finish. The blend is 76% Grenache, 13% Mourvèdre, and 11% Syrah that was raised in 12% new French oak demi-muid and puncheon for 17 months.

Product size: 750ml