Law Sagacious Adelaida District 2023

Among Law Estate’s Rhône- and Priorat-inspired blends, Sagacious perhaps best represents the mountainous 80-acre Adelaida District property in Paso Robles. Nearly every block of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre is culled for this GSM, which features several clonal selections across each variety, planted on steep slopes in limestone soils at elevations ranging from 1,600 to 1,900 feet. Paired with an ideal 2023 vintage, Sagacious is an intense, nuanced wine that offers both immediate enjoyment and cellaring potential. Winemaker Philipp Pfunder fermented each variety separately, using 20% whole clusters, and aged the wines entirely in oak, with 36% in new French oak barrels, before creating the final blend.

Tasting Note

An engaging red that weaves a tapestry of iris, licorice root and bittersweet dark chocolate, with layers of suave-textured huckleberry tart and brambly berries. Shows glints of masala chai and pepper on the fringes, while a gentle wave of acidity freshens the finish, which offers tremendous presence and length as this circles the core flavors while building around well-formed, mineral-tinged tannins. Stunning and ready to go now. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2040. 1,410 cases made.—Aaron Romano