The Stand 2021
by Tooth & Nail Wine Co
SOLD OUT - 2022 COMING SOON
A California spin on a classic Rhône-style blend; made for your inner hedonist
Grapes: Petite Sirah (85%), Syrah (9%), Mourvèdre (5%), Viognier (1%)
Aromas: Bramble berry, violets, smoked meat
Flavors: Raspberry, black cherry, blueberry, cedar, toasted oak
Texture: Smooth, chewy and juicy with plump tannins
Aging: 13 months in a combination of 500 and 228-liter French oak barriques
Vineyard: Sustainably grown at three of our favorite Paso Robles vineyards
The 2021 vintage of The Stand opens with expansive aromas of violets, black plum, caramel and smoked meat. The palate is broad and chewy, delivering punchy flavors of raspberry, black cherry and blueberry with undercurrents of sage, cola, cocoa and vanilla. Plump tannins cascade into a smooth, juicy finish. The native boldness of the Petite Sirah (85%) is rounded out perfectly by the Rhone varieties Syrah (9%), Mourvèdre (5%) and Viognier (1%), creating a seamless blend that keeps you coming back for more.
The 2021 vintage of The Stand is a blend of Petite Sirah (85%) from three favored sites in Paso Robles, as well as Syrah (9%), Mourvedre (5%) and Viognier (1%) from the cooler coastal climes of Santa Barbara County.
The 2021 growing season was remarkably steady and mild, with prevailing cooler conditions that allowed for intense color development and optimal ripeness at lower sugar levels. The result was a winemaker's dream, with the ability to dictate perfect pick dates while achieving excellent quality.
Director of Winemaking Jeremy Leffert fermented the Petite Sirah predominantly in stainless steel tanks, with a smaller portion fermented in concrete tanks. The Rhone varieties were fermented separately in large open top oak foudres and concrete, with the Syrah and Viognier being co-fermented.
The Petite Sirah was aged in French oak barriques, while the Rhone varieties were matured in large-format oak puncheons. In the final blend, Petite Sirah sets the tone with decadent concentration, while the cool-climate Syrah, Mourvedre and Viogner add brightness, balance and complexity to the experience.
Complimentary shipping is offered with orders of $100+ within the U.S., excluding Alaska and Hawaii. For express orders, fees are determined by speed, weight and destination. Please note, someone 21+ must sign for wine deliveries.
Weather conditions (extreme heat or freezing temperatures) create challenges for shipping wine. If the forecast temperatures at the shipping address are a concern, your order may be delayed. If you would like your order shipped regardless of weather conditions, please email service@toothandnailwine.com
Unfortunately at this time we are unable to ship to the following states:
Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma (on-site only), Rhode Island (on-site only), South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia.
Sustainability is at the core of what we do. It is our way of doing right by the land that gives us so much. It also means being a good steward of our people, community, and winery culture.
- We farm our vineyards with organic practices
- We utilize hand labor for weed abatement as an alternative to herbicides
- We practice deficit irrigation as a means to conserve water and heighten fruit quality
- We pledge 1% of profits to “1% for the Planet” — a global initiative to benefit the environment and help grow a better world
The Stand 2021
“A delightful blend with layers of flavor”
Seth, Wine Lover
Winemaker's Pairings
Jeremy Leffert – Director of Winemaking
Eating
Korean short ribs
Listening to
"Won't Back Down" by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
Reading
"Middlesex" by Jefferey Eugenides
Watching
Grizzly Man
Audubon
Elegant and unconventional blends, with labels inspired by the classic art of naturalist John James Audubon. These wines are made with imagination and intention, resulting in powerful blends that do justice to the struggle they enticed.