More dream than plan, The Offering began with days spent in the vines, late nights in the cellar, and thoughts on redemption. My prized cuvee from ten hand-picked sites, The Offering opens
a window into my mutual respect for time-honored practices and fixation with whatever lies around the bend.
ABOUT SANS LIEGE
Sans Liege is my relentless search for independence. Equally aligned with the freedoms of the New World and the heritage of the Rhône Valley, I am careful not to hold too closely to either. Tending fruit in vineyards that have captured my heart from Paso Robles down to Solvang, these sites speak for me and I for them; the only partners now on this path I tread.
– Curt Schalchlin, Winemaker
Tasting Notes
When you arrive the celebration is raging, much like the huge bonfire in the center of the crowd. You are met with scents of anise, mulling spices, kirsch and leather. A friend claps you on the back and hands you a bowl crafted from juniper proclaiming “wassail!” “Drink hail” you chorus with the rest of the group, taking a gulp and passing it on. Treats of olive tapenade and plums with cinnamon are shared as the merriment continues into the night.
Winemaking Information
48% Grenache, 32% Syrah, 19% Mourvedre, 1% Viognier
Serving Suggestion
Decant 1+ hours, serve slightly above cellar temperature (60F) Aging Potential: 7-9 years
Vineyard & Varietal Information
Grenache:Santa Barbara Highlands - Alta Mesa, Derby Syrah: Laetita, White Hawk, Zotovich Mourvèdre: Alta Colina, Santa Barbara Highlands - Alta Mesa, Derby Viognier: White Hawk
Varietal | Red Blend |
Country | United States |
Region | California |
Appellation | Santa Barbara County |
Brand | Sans Liege |
Vintage | 2016 |
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