{"product_id":"villa-creek-rocks-flowers-2018-750ml","title":"Villa Creek Rocks \u0026 Flowers 2023 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRocks and Flowers, 2023\u003cbr\u003eBlend: 40% Grenache, 36% Carignan, 16% Syrah, 8% Mourvèdre\u003cbr\u003eCertification: CCOF Organic\u003cbr\u003eAppellation: Paso Robles\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: September 1st - September 21st, 2023\u003cbr\u003eVinification: Native fermented in a mix of concrete and stainless steel. 6% whole cluster. Individual lots are pressed on\u003cbr\u003etaste and barreled down to a selection of new (16%) and neutral 225 and 500 liter barrels. Aged for 18 months.\u003cbr\u003eTasting Notes:\u003cbr\u003eAromatics - Bright and floral, this is all hi-hat cymbals living at the top of the floral spectrum resonating high in the\u003cbr\u003eolfactory. Brambly and wild, evoking power and grace.\u003cbr\u003ePalate Impression - More serious on the palate showing pedigree, complexity and power. Th e components fit together\u003cbr\u003elike your favorite jam band. Structure first, then ripe, dark raspberry, orange peel and mint. Long and powerful with\u003cbr\u003ebuilding acid and tannin.\u003cbr\u003eOak Impression - Slight.\u003cbr\u003eABV: 14.1%\u003cbr\u003ePH: 3.60\u003cbr\u003eBottled: 2.19.2025\u003cbr\u003e“Th e perfumed 2023 Rocks \u0026amp; Flowers wafts from the glass with lifted\u003cbr\u003enotes of violet pastille, crushed stone and citrus-laced blackberries.\u003cbr\u003eJuicy to the core, it sweeps across the palate with crisp wild berry fruit\u003cbr\u003eas nuances of baking spice mingle with crunchy tannins. A bump of\u003cbr\u003eresidual acidity adds freshness through the close, while the 2023 leaves\u003cbr\u003ea tinge of balsam herbs to linger. Rocks \u0026amp; Flowers is a mix of 40%\u003cbr\u003eGrenache fermented with Mourvèdre, along with 36% Carignan and\u003cbr\u003e16% Syrah.”\u003cbr\u003e94 pts - Eric Guido, Vinous Media\u003cbr\u003e“Based on 40% Grenache, 36% Carignan, 16% Syrah, and 8%\u003cbr\u003eMourvèdre, the 2023 Rocks and Flowers reveals red and black\u003cbr\u003eraspberries, Provençal garrigue, sandalwood, and peppery aromatics.\u003cbr\u003eAged 18 months in French oak (15% new), it’s ultra-pure and finesse-\u003cbr\u003edriven on the palate, with medium to full body, ripe, polished tannins,\u003cbr\u003enicely integrated acidity, and a great finish. This beautifully done wine\u003cbr\u003eis well worth seeking out. Drink 2025-2035.”\u003cbr\u003e95 pts - Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Villa Creek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42976017252576,"sku":"111065","price":50.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/villa-creek-rocks-and-flowers_1.jpg?v=1663889473","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/villa-creek-rocks-flowers-2018-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}