Package Includes:
- (2) Two 750 mL Bottles of 2021 First Tracks Red Variety - Paso Robles, CA - 98 pts
- (2) Two 750 mL Bottles of 2020 Audacious Red Variety - Paso Robles, CA
- (1) One 750 mL Bottle of 2022 Soph White Variety - Paso Robles, CA
The 2021 First Tracks has undoubtedly become an emblem of power in motion. This vintage provided the perfect climate to achieve physiological ripeness and flavor development, resulting in a concentrated, dark and brooding expression of the variety. Blackberry, plum, African violet, and orange rind are complemented by a perfect touch of new French oak, which imparts notes of clove, vanilla, and a hint of char. The true magic of this wine--and the key to its tremendous longevity-- is the enthralling vivacity bestowed upon it by a perfectly harmonious yet sturdy backbone of acidity.
Blend: 42% Petit Verdot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 22% Syrah
Showcasing a deep cherry red and magenta core, the nose of the 2020 Audacious expresses delicate red fruits of currant and strawberry, assisted by structured graphite, cassis and blackberry from the generous helping of Cabernet Sauvignon. Opulent and full textured, French oak accentuates the mouthfeel, but is never dominant. This togetherness combines the lovely floral aromatics of Grenache with the savory panache of Cabernet. While accessible now and carrying a seamless structure and mouthfeel, patience will reward mid-term cellaring of around 4-6 years of release.
Blend: 41% Grenache, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Syrah
The cool nature of 2023's vintage set the stage for the most captivating version of Law Estates SOPH. In creating this Rhone-inspired white blend, every block and clone of the estate's Roussanne, Marsanne, Clairette Blanche, and Grenache Blanc were blended to craft this white wine-it's perfection, embodying brilliance and elegance from the start. Harvesting the Marsanne in two picks, 10 days apart, allowed this varietal to feature varied nuances and layers of ripeness, which heavily influenced the complexity and brightness of SOPH's overall structure. Its golden, straw-yellow color welcomes you with a tremendously savory and bright nose, bursting with the aromas of yellow apple, pear, crisp white peach, lemon, nectarine, and mangosteen. A well-integrated touch of almond, vanilla, and spice smoothly reveals this wine's time in French oak (49% new) and concrete egg, adding to the luscious, full-bodied mid-palate. The wine boasts great density with a pop of freshness that dances across the palate, precise and focused. This complete and electrifying blend is a testament to the remarkable craftsmanship and dedication that define SOPH.
Blend: 40% Roussanne, 36% Marsanne, 14% Clairette Blanche, 10% Grenache Blanc
**RESTRICTIONS:
This lot can be picked up at Charlotte Wine + Food offices located at 576 Griffith Road Charlotte, NC 28217 the week following the auction closing or it may be shipped via Dilworth Packing Company for an additional shipping fee TBD determined at the time of shipment. Shipping fee is the responsibility of the winning bidder.
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