Velocity
The flagship wine, the velvety red Velocity,
is based on the deeply aromatic and intense
Malbec, supported by an alchemy of traditional
Bordelaise varietals, and spiced by a small
percentage of Syrah. The actual blend varies
with the vintage. Following the first winter’s
barrel ageing, Gus begins a critical three-step
process to achieve the wine’s final
profile. First, each barrel from each separate
lot (by varietal, vineyard, and press fraction)
is selected for character worthy of the
Velocity name. Second, a rigorous series
of blending trials establishes the role
each lot will play in the final assemblage,
until the wine’s aromas, structure,
mouthfeel and finish come together into
one harmonious performance. Lastly, the
separate lots are combined and returned
to barrels to age twelve more months as
a complete wine.
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Velocity 2003 won a Gold Medal and the title "Best Red Blend" at the World of Wine Festival 2005
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Velo
The success of Velocity relies heavily on
the winemaker’s ability to be selective
at every step. Production of a second label
gives Gus the flexibility to make no compromises
with Velocity; thus Velo is born of all
remaining wine, blended and aged in the
same manner as Velocity but with a profile
determined by fortune rather than by deliberation.
The name is an homage to Gus’s beloved
racing bicycle – an essential tool
in achieving Velocity. |
Velo 2003 won a Gold Medal and the title "Best of Bordeaux Blends" at the World of Wine Festival 2005 |
