Description

The Pessimist Red Blend

When they were children Georges & Daniel’s home was hit by one of the first bombs in the Lebanese Civil War. Both brothers suffered grave injuries and as a result of the bombing the family fled to France. This dark and impactful time in their history, inspires Pessimist. Pessimist beautifully encapsulates our defiant and rebellious spirit. Although along our journey our cup may have looked half empty, this was not because we were down and out. This was because we were drinking in everything life has to offer, savoring every drop, and striving to create something extraordinary. With Pessimist, we wanted to create a wine so deliciously different that your cup is perpetually half empty. A wine that elevates your expectations with every single sip.

Vineyards

Pessimist comes from standout vineyards and districts across the Paso Robles AVA, drawing upon multifaceted terroirs that bring natural complexity to the wine. Winemaker Daniel Daou’s mastery of blending is on full display in this wine, which perfectly exhibits the best characteristics of multiple grape varieties—dark and robust Petite Sirah; fresh and jammy Zinfandel; and meaty and savory Syrah. Pessimist is ultimately a nod to the roots of Paso Robles as a region originally renowned for its Zinfandels and Rhône-style blends.

Vinification

Blend: 68.7% Petite Sirah, 17.9% Syrah, 11.4% Zinfandel, 2.0% Lagrein Barrel Aged: 10 months in 50% new French oak

Tasting

The Pessimist Red Blend is a bold and powerful wine that opens with ample aromas of blueberry, boysenberry, plum, and strawberry. Smoky notes of truffle and roasted coffee are accompanied by floral notes of lavender and lilac. The palate is lush and engulfing, showing both robustness and elegance with juicy flavors of cherry, huckleberry, kirsch, and cassis. Underlying suggestions of fennel, olive, and spice bring enticing complexity to a silky, balanced finish.

The Pessimist Red Blend Notes To Your Senses:

• APPEARANCE: Deep purple
• AROMA: Blueberry, boysenberry, plum, and strawberry
• TASTE: Lush and engulfing flavors of cherry, huckleberry, kirsch, cassis with underlying suggestions of fennel, olive, and spice
• FINISH: Silky and balanced
• ABV: 14.9%