Product Overview
Winery’s Notes:“After building the highly successful Realm Cellars in Napa Valley, vintner Juan Mercado set his sights on Paso Robles with the vision of cultivating a globally respected wine brand. Mercado founded RIISE in 2019 to produce world-class Rhone varietal and Tempranillo-based wines that are powerful, textural, and light on their feet. The fruit comes from three estate properties and several of the area’s other most acclaimed vineyard sites, the majority of which are overseen by top vineyard managers Kevin Wilkinson and Lucas Pope. The wines are brought to life by winemaker Anthony Yount.
The 2019 Tempranillo-Based Blend has a medium ruby color and scents of sour cherry, tobacco leaves, leather, forest floor and vanilla. The full-bodied palate has a concentrated core of detailed, earthy fruits, finely grained tannins, juicy acidity and a long, layered finish.”
Varietal Composition: 75% Tempranillo, 20% Petite Sirah, 5% GracianoAppellation: Paso Robles AVAAging: 26 months in French oak, 70% newWinemaker: Anthony Yount
93 Points – Wine Advocate“The 2019 Tempranillo-Based Blend has a medium ruby color and scents of sour cherry, tobacco leaves, leather, forest floor and vanilla. The full-bodied palate has a concentrated core of detailed, earthy fruits, finely grained tannins, juicy acidity and a long, layered finish.” -EB, 12/30/22
