Charles Woodson's Intercept

2019 Cabernet Sauvignon: When making Intercept Cabernet Sauvignon we target vineyards sites with well-draining soils and good exposure. This helps us create a juicy, full-bodied wine. We age our Cabernet Sauvignon in French and Eastern European Oak for 18 months. Tasting Notes: Our 2019 Intercept Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of ripe blackberries, red currants, and dried herbs. The wine is full-bodied with flavors of baking spice and plush ripe fruit with a long, fine grained tannin finish....

2020 CHARDONNAY: When making Intercept Chardonnay we target bright acidity with a rich mid palate created by the extended sur lie aging. Our Chardonnay was brought in in the early morning hours and gently pressed. The juice ferments in barrels (a blend of French and Eastern European 25% new). The wine underwent malolactic fermentation and aged sur lie for 6 months. TASTING NOTES: 2020 Intercept Chardonnay is medium bodied with notes of ripe peaches, shortbread, and creamy lemon curd. Rich from...

2020 Pinot Noir: When making Intercept Pinot Noir we target vineyard sites that benefit from cool foggy mornings from the Pacific marine layer and warm afternoons. Fermented in stainless steel with malolactic fermentation and aging done in barrels. Aged in French and Eastern European oak (30% new) for 14 months. Tasting Notes: Our 2020 Intercept Pinot Noir has aromas of ripe cherries, cranberries, and cloves. The wine is medium-bodied with dusty fine-grained tannins and a long juicy finish....

2018 RED BLEND: When making our Intercept Red Blend we targeted some of our favorite vineyards in Paso Robles. Petite Sirah and Zinfandel are at the heart of this blend highlighting two varieties that do well in Paso Robles. Vintage to vintage we will incorporate other varietals and districts highlighting the dark and most concentrated wines of the vintage. Aged in French and Eastern European oak for 18 months. TASTING NOTES: The 2018 Intercept Red Blend has aromas of berry cobbler, savory...