The first vintage for Verdad was 2000. Verdad makes a dry Grenache based Rosé, a Santa Ynez Valley Tempranillo as well as a Demeter certified biodynamic Albariño and Tempranillo from the Sawyer Lindquist Vineyard. The total production is about 2750 cases. Verdad is devoted to making Spanish grape varietal wines that express true varietal character as well as the vineyard’s terroir. The grapes are sourced from organic and biodynamic vineyards and are minimally processed in the cellar. The philosophy behind the winemaking is to grow the best fruit possible, pick at optimum balance and let the wines reflect what the vineyards have created.
The wines are made at the Clendenen Lindquist Winery in Santa Maria, home to Qupé Wine Cellars and Au Bon Climat Winery.
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THE SOMM JOURNAL } OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2016
SPAIN’S COOL-CLIMATE VARIETY FLOURISHES ON CALIFORNIA’S CENTRAL COAST
by Wendy Thies Sell
Current Releases
White Wines and Rose
2015 Albariño $25
2015 Albariño, Sawyer Lindquist Vineyard, Edna Valley, Demeter Certified Biodynamic.
Mineral driven wine with lime & orange blossom amomatics, peaches and wet stone with refreshing acidity.
500 cases made.
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2015 Rosé $18
Central Coast (Grenache/Mourvédre blend)
A beautiful rose-pink color with aromas of wild strawberries with flavors of watermelon, berries and hints of herbs de Provence.
Red Wines
2012 Pinot Noir $35
Sawyer Lindquist Vineyard
Edna Valley
Biodynamic. Gorgeous wild cherries, tea, spice and lots of terroir. 400 cases.
2013 Graciano $25
Ibarra-Young Vineyard
Santa Ynez Valley
Smallest production ever, 100 cases of gorgeous, elegant red wine with aromatics of rose petals, spice and berries.
Organically farmed vineyard since 1999 though not certified.
2014 Garnacha $30
Sawyer Lindquist Vineyard, Edna Valley
Demeter Certified Biodynamic
Demeter Certified biodynamic Garnacha blended with 12% Tempranillo for a bit more muscle this wine is aromatic and gorgeous, only 250 cases bottled.
2012 Tempranillo $30
Sawyer Lindquist Vineyard, Edna Valley
Demeter Certified Biodynamic
This wine was blended with 5% Grenache and 5% Syrah from the Sawyer Lindquist Vineyard. The Grenache added a lovely aromatic quality and the Syrah a juicy, spicy layer.
2014 Cabernet Sauvignon $35
Pine Hawk Vineyard, Paso Robles
Demeter Certified Biodynamic
This wine was de-stemmed and punched down twice a day while it fermented naturally with its own native yeasts. It was aged in 40% new French oak for 22 months.
This wine is full bodied with excellent structure yet velvety texture on the palate. It exhibits ripe plums and cassis fruit with savory overtones and hints of sage. This lush wine is framed by a firm but supple tannin structure with hints of rose petals and classic cigar-box leading into a smoky finish.
