Lucas & Lewellen Hidden Asset, Red wine, Santa Ynez Valley 2017
Overview
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Choice lots of Malbec, Merlot, Syrah, Petite Sirah, and Cabernet Franc were blended into Hidden Asset – a complex, rich, silky and elegant wine. Aromas and flavors include raspberry and pomegranate with a hint of spice. The wine is lush and jammy with velvety chocolate tannins and a lingering finish. |
Wine Facts
Winemaker Notes
The vineyards of Lucas & Lewellen are located in the three principal wine grape growing regions of Santa Barbara County: the Santa Maria Valley, the Los Alamos Valley and the Santa Ynez Valley. These valley vineyards benefit from a transverse mountain range topography, an east-west orientation which channels cool ocean air from the Pacific into the coastal valleys. Warm days and cool nights produce a long, gentle growing season. Cote del Sol is crafted from grapes grown in the Valley View Vineyard.
Los Alamos Vineyard: Santa Barbara County AVA, 280 acres. This vineyard was originally planted from cuttings brought over from Europe more than 40 years ago. Located in a valley on an alluvial fan consisting of well-drained, moderately acidic, clay loam soils, with up to 25% shale fragments, it is ideal for growing Rhone, Burgundian and Piedmontese varieties.
Serving Hints
Serve at room temperature with red meats, beef stew, lamb or various other hearty dishes.
The vineyards of Lucas & Lewellen are located in the three principal wine grape growing regions of Santa Barbara County: the Santa Maria Valley, the Los Alamos Valley and the Santa Ynez Valley. These valley vineyards benefit from a transverse mountain range topography, an east-west orientation which channels cool ocean air from the Pacific into the coastal valleys. Warm days and cool nights produce a long, gentle growing season. Cote del Sol is crafted from grapes grown in the Valley View Vineyard.
Los Alamos Vineyard: Santa Barbara County AVA, 280 acres. This vineyard was originally planted from cuttings brought over from Europe more than 40 years ago. Located in a valley on an alluvial fan consisting of well-drained, moderately acidic, clay loam soils, with up to 25% shale fragments, it is ideal for growing Rhone, Burgundian and Piedmontese varieties.
Serving Hints
Serve at room temperature with red meats, beef stew, lamb or various other hearty dishes.
Producer: Lucas & Lewellen
Region: Santa Barbara County
State: California
Country: USA
Wine Composition: 32.5% Malbec, 30% Merlot, 26% Syrah, 9% Petite Sirah, 2.5% Cab Franc
Alcohol: 14.1%
Total Acidity: 6.04 G/L
pH: 3.69
Region: Santa Barbara County
State: California
Country: USA
Wine Composition: 32.5% Malbec, 30% Merlot, 26% Syrah, 9% Petite Sirah, 2.5% Cab Franc
Alcohol: 14.1%
Total Acidity: 6.04 G/L
pH: 3.69
Press Highlights
2018: 90 Pts - Wine Enthusiast, Oct 20222017: 91 Pts - Wine Enthusiast, Sept 2019
2017: 90 Pts 'Gold Medal' - LA International Wine Competition
2017: 'Gold Medal' - Sunset Magazine International Wine Competition
2016: 90 Pts - Wine Enthusiast, Oct. 1, 2018