The secret is in the bones.
In the heart of Paso Robles's shadows, a different kind of wine awaits. Velvet Bones is a dry red for those who live for the night, a wine that's both intense and elegant. Its label, with dancing skeletons, is a bold invitation to embrace the playful side of darkness, while a hidden blacklight message promises to reveal its true identity only after the sun goes down.
Crafted from a unique blend of Petite Sirah, Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Graciano, this wine is a true expression of Paso Robles’s cool, coastal-influenced westside. Sourced from the Willow Creek and Adelaida districts, the blend is led by powerful Petite Sirah and Syrah, which provide an intense, concentrated profile. The high limestone content in the soils adds a vibrant freshness and distinct minerality, creating a complex and balanced wine full of dark secrets and bright, unexpected life.
A true expression of Paso Robles's westside, this wine was crafted with a traditional production process. The grapes were destemmed and given an extended skin contact of 18-35 days to build an intense color and extract the necessary character from the fruit. The wine was then aged in French oak barrels, which allowed the blend to develop complexity, soften its tannins, and express the elegant, refined style of a well-made Paso Robles wine. The result is a wine with a well-integrated profile that is both intense and gracefully balanced.
This is a dance in a glass with a story to tell. On the nose, you'll find aromas of deep black fruit, ripe plum, and the distinct crushed rock and dried chaparral notes of the westside. The first sip reveals a full-bodied wine with a rich, velvety texture. The palate is a harmonious balance of dark fruit, savory spice, and an earthy minerality that adds a beautiful depth. The firm but well-integrated tannins lead to a long and graceful finish. This wine is exceptionally food-friendly and pairs effortlessly with rich, savory dishes like Santa Maria Tri-tip, smokey barbecue, or a seared duck breast.
"Velvet Bones" is a uniquely intricate wine that captures the elegant defiance of a midnight dance. The wine's rich, dark fruit core, led by Petite Sirah and Syrah, is full of bold flavor, while a structured layer of Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Graciano adds a mysterious dimension, a nod to the secrets that lie beneath the surface. This is a wine that feels both intense and elegant, the perfect companion for anyone who embraces the secrets that come to life in the dark.
