Artisan Series

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

The word opaque means “impenetrable to light” and refers to the dark, inky, impenetrable color of our family’s Petit Verdot. Originally from Bordeaux, Petit Verdot is normally used for blending with other grapes, such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. We were so impressed by this wine from our estate vineyard in Paso Robles that we bottled it without any blending.

Along California’s Central Coast, the Paso Robles appellation of San Luis Obispo County provides an ideal climate for growing Petit Verdot. A dry climate with warm days allows for complete maturation of the grapes and creates ripe fruit flavors. The maritime influence of the Pacific Ocean creates very cool nights, which preserve the natural acid balance of the grapes.

The quality of the 2005 vintage was excellent. The weather was ideal with a long growing season that provided great “hang time” for the grapes. Winemakers Anthony Riboli and Arnaud Debons work closely with multiple vineyards from various districts within Paso Robles. All vineyard owners are long-term partners in this process. Each vineyard lot is fermented separately to preserve the unique flavors of its terroir.

After aging in French and American barrels for 24 months, our wine reveals ripe flavors of black plum and currant with accents of vanilla and dark chocolate. Structured tannins provide texture and depth with a lengthy finish. Enjoy the darkness!
 

Paso Robles

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Since 1917, San Antonio Winery has won numerous gold medals and international awards for its red wine blends. In keeping with this tradition, Heritage is a Rhône-inspired blend of Syrah, Petite Sirah, Mourvèdre, and Grenache. Grown in the ideal climate of California’s Central Coast, the grapes are sourced from our family’s estate vineyards in Paso Robles. Each bottle celebrates San Antonio Winery and the Riboli family.

The quality of the 2004 vintage was excellent. The weather was ideal with a long growing season that provided great “hang time” for the grapes. Winemakers Anthony Riboli and Arnaud Debons work closely with multiple vineyards from various districts within Paso Robles. All vineyard owners are long-term partners in this process.

Each vineyard lot is fermented separately to preserve the unique flavors of its terroir. After fermentation, the wines gain further complexity from aging in an assortment of oak barrels from numerous French and American coopers.

Heritage is a rich, mouthfilling wine that reveals ripe flavors of plum and blackberry with touches of spicy vanilla. Structured tannins provide texture and depth with a lengthy finish.

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Paso Robles

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Since 1917, my grandparents stored the best wines in a specific redwood tank marked with the number 520. As a tribute to their tradition, we have made this Bordeaux blend the best from our estate vineyards in Paso Robles. The original Cask 520 no longer exists, but each bottle celebrates San Antonio Winery and the Riboli family.

The quality of the 2005 vintage was excellent. The weather was ideal with a long growing season that provided great “hang time” for the grapes. Winemakers Anthony Riboli and Arnaud Debons work closely with multiple vineyards from various districts within Paso Robles. All vineyard owners are long-term partners in this process.

Each vineyard lot is fermented separately to preserve the unique flavors of its terroir. After fermentation, the wines gain further complexity from aging in an assortment of oak barrels from numerous French coopers.

Cask 520 is a rich, mouthfilling wine that reveals ripe flavors of blackberry and raspberry with touches of spicy vanilla. Structured tannins provide texture and depth with a lengthy finish.

Paso Robles