Wild Hearts Drift and Flow

Wine Details for 2024 Wild Hearts Drift and Flow, Red Wine, California

Variety: 65% Graciano, 26% Barbera, 7% Counoise, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon

Vintage: 2024

Wine Style: Dry red

Bottle Format: 750 ml

Winemaker: Bertus van Zyl

Production Details

Fermentation Vessel: Oak

Fermentation Details: Whole bunch

Oak Program: New French

Malolactic Fermentation: No

Technical Information

Alcohol Content: 14.9

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Dark red

Aromatics: Dark cherry, cracked black pepper, and scorched earth, backed by a metallic, flinty edge reminiscent of fresh chrome.

Palate and Structure: lackberry liqueur, smoked plum, and wild sage. The mouthfeel is deep and dark with a persistent finish and a grip as firm as a steering wheel at top speed.

Serving Suggestions

Ageing Potential: 2038

Serving Temperature: Room Temperature

Food Pairings: Charred ribeye with a coffee rub, smoked brisket, or street-style carne asada tacos topped with fire-roasted salsa.

Brand Positioning: Built for the fast lane Fueled by a refusal to follow the line, Wild Hearts Drift and Flow is a liquid tribute to those who never ask for directions. It’s a custom-built blend for the spirits who don’t just travel a road; they own it, carving a jagged, beautiful path through the predictable. We took the heavy-gauge iron of Cabernet and threw it into a high-speed slide with the electric spark of Barbera and the spicy grit of Graciano. This wine is the mechanical heart of the restless, engineered to drift through the curves and flow where the pavement ends. No rules, no maps, just the glint of chrome and the absolute freedom of a wild heart in motion.

Story: In the garage, we let the fruit dictate the drive. Small-lot fermentations ensure the individual character of each grape remains sharp and distinct. The Cabernet and Graciano see a structured aging process to build muscular tannins and deep-seated torque, while the Barbera and Counoise are handled with precision to preserve their vibrant lift and rhythmic energy. We don’t over-engineer the soul out of the grapes; we let the natural friction of the blend create the heat. Unfiltered and raw, this wine is a custom-tuned masterpiece that respects the hustle of the dirt.