{"product_id":"law-estates-audacious-2022","title":"Law Estates 'Audacious' 2022","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 Law Estate Wines “Audacious”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaso Robles – Adelaida District, California\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e35% Grenache • 31% Carignan • 18% Cabernet Sauvignon • 16% Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 \u003cstrong\u003eAudacious\u003c\/strong\u003e is a powerful yet remarkably polished Paso Robles red blend, combining the generosity of Grenache with the structure of Cabernet Sauvignon and the savory complexity of Carignan and Syrah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is packed with \u003cstrong\u003ecandied cherry, ripe currant, red berries, dried hibiscus, savory herbs and dark spice\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, Grenache leads with vibrant red fruit, while Cabernet contributes \u003cstrong\u003efine-grained tannins and herbal depth\u003c\/strong\u003e. Carignan brings freshness and citrus-like tension, while Syrah adds \u003cstrong\u003edark spice, earthy minerality and an iron-like core\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrench oak is beautifully integrated, adding subtle notes of \u003cstrong\u003eclove, cardamom and vanilla\u003c\/strong\u003e without overwhelming the fruit. A distinctive \u003cstrong\u003ecrushed river-stone minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e runs through the wine, giving it energy and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeb Dunnuck compared the 2022 Audacious to a \u003cstrong\u003etop Châteauneuf-du-Pape\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting its red and black fruit, peppery spice, Provençal herbs and loamy earth. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInteresting Facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Rhône-inspired blend with a California twist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Although Audacious contains Cabernet Sauvignon, the foundation is distinctly Rhône-inspired, with Grenache, Carignan and Syrah making up 69% of the blend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-elevation vineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e The fruit comes from Law Estate's own vineyards in the \u003cstrong\u003eAdelaida District of Paso Robles\u003c\/strong\u003e, at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1,400–1,900 feet elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimestone terroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e The estate's soils are \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous and limestone-rich\u003c\/strong\u003e, contributing to the wine's mineral character and natural freshness. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted from estate fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2022 was \u003cstrong\u003e100% estate-grown, hand-harvested and hand-sorted\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the fruit completely destemmed before fermentation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e22 months in French oak:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wine spent \u003cstrong\u003e22 months aging in French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, including approximately \u003cstrong\u003e55% new oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with puncheons and foudre. Despite the substantial aging, the oak is designed to complement rather than dominate the fruit. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall production:\u003c\/strong\u003e Only \u003cstrong\u003e845 cases\u003c\/strong\u003e of the 2022 Audacious were produced. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative fermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wine underwent \u003cstrong\u003enative primary and malolactic fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding another layer of complexity and emphasizing the estate's terroir-driven approach. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritic Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points – Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine has enough structure for serious food:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🥩 Ribeye or grilled steak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐑 Herb-crusted rack of lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍖 Braised short ribs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍗 Grilled chicken with rosemary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍄 Wild mushroom dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌭 Grilled sausages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🥘 Beef stew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🧀 Aged Manchego or hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd especially push \u003cstrong\u003elamb, steak and grilled meats\u003c\/strong\u003e for your customers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003eserious wine for the price category\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Audacious interesting is that it doesn't simply try to be another massive Paso Robles red. The Grenache gives it beautiful red-fruit lift, Carignan provides acidity and freshness, Syrah adds savory depth, and Cabernet supplies the tannic framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is something that sits nicely between \u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia richness and Southern Rhône complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd with \u003cstrong\u003e98 points from Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e, only 845 cases produced, estate-grown fruit and a limestone-driven Adelaida District origin, there's a very good story to tell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–64°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecant:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 hours\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026–2036+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied • Structured • Spicy • Mineral • Complex • Age-worthy\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IN THE CRU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47392348668060,"sku":null,"price":97.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/6253\/1460\/files\/law-estates-audacious-2020-4517014.png?v=1751911603","url":"https:\/\/inthecru.com\/products\/law-estates-audacious-2022","provider":"In The Cru","version":"1.0","type":"link"}