Sporting a new label look, “The Stand” is the latest creative and unconventional blend from Tooth & Nail. With all grapes grown sustainably in Paso Robles, the final wine which is 92% Petite Sirah is blended with small amounts of Syrah, Grenache, and Viognier. The aging regime was 15 months in French oak,(34% new). Initially this deep dark wine seems all about ripe dark fruits, compact flavors, and swagger. But with time it takes on juicy blackberry fruit with light meaty, spicy notes and comes together on the palate with mouth-filling flavors. Big but vibrant from start to finish. Powerful but smooth.
Tooth & Nail Wine Co., Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) 2019
By Norm Roby