Linne Calodo, Slacker 'Stereotype' Willow Creek District, Paso Robles 2019

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Overview of the Wine
One of the most revered producers in Paso Robles, Matt Trevisan’s conceptual and artisan wines have made him a pioneer in California’s small production wine movement. Born in South California, Matt moved to San Luis Obispo in 1990 to study biochemistry at Cal Poly University. It was during this period that he began apprenticing at local wineries, sparking his passion in winemaking and (unknowingly) launching a career in the field.

Matt started Linne Calodo in 1998 as a side project while driving forklifts at Wild Horse Winery, with the intention of producing small batch, low intervention wines that showed the very best of West Paso terroir. 

And that he did - always fine-tuning, Matt has become known for his impressive, fresh blends of Central Coast grown Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache and Zinfandel (among others). Polyculture is thriving. Vineyards are farmed sustainably, and vines are surrounded by oak trees, olives and fruit trees. In the cellar, there’s no formula; Matt makes wine by the taste and feel, crushing fruit straight into the barrel. 

Linne Calodo’s minimalist wines have gained a cult following among passionate consumers and sophisticated somms alike, and Slacker, Matt’s second label, has all there is to love at a more accessible price point. Swimming with the big boys but having more fun doing it, Slacker wines don’t worry about expectations, reviews, and scores. Grapes are manually harvested, sorted by hand and ferment with native yeast. These fun blends showcase Matt’s ability to constantly keep creating and pioneering the exciting possibilities of the Paso Robles wine regions.

Grape / Blend
55% Grenache, 40% Syrah, 5% Graciano

Origin
Paso Robles, California

Winemaker's Tasting Notes
The purple hue of the deep, dark red glistens along the edge of your glass, foreshadowing the rich, velvety body of the wine.  Red current, eucalyptus, anise, and toasted oak are all present in the intoxicating aroma.  Grippy tannins present at the front pallet and hold on through to the finish.  Ready to be enjoyed immediately, complex enough to age through 2030.  

Product size: 750ml