Kukkula Sisu is a premium red wine produced by Kukkula Winery, located in the Adelaida District of Paso Robles, California. The wine is made from a blend of Rhône varietals, including Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre, sourced from the winery's sustainably farmed estate vineyard. The vineyard features steep slopes, rocky soils, and a cool climate, which contribute to the wine's complexity and depth of flavor. The winemaking process involves hand-harvesting, native yeast fermentation, and aging in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is full-bodied, with rich fruit flavors, firm tannins, and a long, spicy finish. Kukkula Sisu is a perfect choice for those seeking a bold and elegant wine that showcases the unique terroir of Paso Robles.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Kukkula Sisu has a deep mahogany hue and a nose of dark cherry, plum and eucalyptus.On the palate, it is full-bodied and intense, with flavors of blackberry, cassis, licorice and graphite. The firm tannins are balanced by a smooth, long finish. All in all, this is a delicious and complex red that will please bold red wine fans.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2020
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Very high
No/Low
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Shiraz/Syrah
ORIGINS
Winery: Kukkula
Region: Central Coast California
The Central Coast of California is a wine lover's paradise, boasting a wide variety of climates, soils, and grape varieties. Located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the Central Coast spans from Monterey County in the north to Santa Barbara County in the south. With its diverse topography and Mediterranean climate, the Central Coast is home to some of the most renowned wineries in the United States.
The Central Coast has a long and storied history of winemaking, dating back to the mid-1800s. The first vineyards were planted in the Santa Clara Valley, and by the late 1800s, the region was producing some of the finest wines in the country. The region's reputation for quality wines was further solidified in the early 1989, when the Santa Clara Valley was declared among the first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the United States.