Lost Souls

Wine Details for 2023 Lost Souls, Red Wine, California

Variety: 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Barbera

Vintage: 2023

Wine Style: Dry Red

Bottle Format: 750ml

Winemaker: Bertus van Zyl

Production Details

Fermentation Details: Whole bunch

Oak Program: New French Oak

Technical Information

Alcohol Content: 14.7

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Dark red

Serving Suggestions

Ageing Potential: 2033

Serving Temperature: Room Temperature

Food Pairings: Short ribs, grilled ribeye, or rich pasta dishes with wild mushroom ragù.

Brand Positioning: Bound by hope. Driven by ambition. They came with empty pockets and relentless ambition, carrying only their memories and the promise of a new beginning. Lost Souls honors those who dared to dream. This bold red was crafted to honor the seekers, the pioneers, and the quiet grit of the stories that built our world. Rooted in California’s most rugged terroirs and old vines, it bridges the granite slopes of the Sierra Foothills and San Benito’s gravelly soils with the chalky, windswept ridges of Paso Robles and the Yorkville Highlands. High elevations, harsh sun, and drastic climate shifts force these vines to struggle, pulling deep character from the earth. The result is a seamless union of vibrant Barbera and powerful Cabernet Sauvignon. Hand-picked at peak intensity, the grapes underwent a slow, cold soak to draw out deep color and pristine fruit character before a temperature-controlled fermentation. Aged in a thoughtful combination of New French oak, the wine gained polished tannins and subtle spice without obscuring its natural vibrancy. The wine opens with dark cherry, crushed blackberry, and subtle notes of cocoa and toasted oak. On the palate, vibrant layers of plum and wild spice meet firm tannins and a long, savory finish. It pairs effortlessly with braised short ribs, grilled ribeye, or rich pasta dishes with wild mushroom ragù. Pour a glass and honor the journey. Whether shared around a crowded table or savored in quiet reflection, Lost Souls is an invitation to pause, toast to the past, and celebrate the untamed spirit in us all.