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Outward | Sendero Luminoso

Outward | Sendero Luminoso

GSM-inspired with a sense of adventure

$28 - $28
$28
$28 - $28
$28

Sendero Luminoso, or “Shining Path,” is inspired by the winemakers’ epic climb in El Potrero Chico, Mexico. If you're into mountains, check it out! This red wine flips the classic Rhône GSM blend on its head, swapping out Grenache for the ultra-rare Vaccarèse - a grape so elusive, it’s found in only two vineyards in North America.

A rush of blackberries and violets, a savory hint of bacon fat, and a sprinkle of herbs de Provence - each sip as bold and luminous as the path that inspired its name. This is the kind of red that’s made for sharing after a day of adventure, with enough personality to turn any meal into a story worth telling.

This Central Coast mosaic weaves together Syrah from Starfire (60%), Vaccarèse from Old Oak (30%), and Mourvèdre from Rancho Arroyo Grande (10%) to showcase the wild diversity of the region’s terroir.

Delicious With

Great with grilled lamb chops with rosemary, smoky BBQ ribs, wild mushroom risotto duck breast with cherry sauce, herb-crusted pork tenderloin – Herbs de Provence in both the dish and the wine create a seamless flavor bridge. For veggies – try it with roasted eggplant and Mediterranean vegetables.

Their Cred

Outward Wines is the brainchild of Ryan Pace and Natalie Siddique, a partnership that began on a rock face, aka rock climbing. They quickly discovered a shared passion for adventure and wine. Natalie is a rock-climbing celebrity and former business owner, while Ryan comes from a winemaking family and studied at Cal Poly before cutting his teeth at Byron winery. Outward started with just two barrels of Syrah from Ryan’s father’s backyard vineyard, but now it’s their full-time pursuit, producing about 2,500 cases a year from single-vineyard, organically farmed sites along California’s Central Coast. They farm some of their own vines and source others, always with a focus on low-intervention, wild-yeast fermentations and no fining or filtration. With a sense of curiosity, they are committed to organic farming, and a love for the unconventional-making wines that are as expressive and adventurous as their own journeys.

Winery   Outward

Type   Syrah, Vaccarèse, Mourvedre

Sustainability   Practicing Organic

Origin   Central Coast, California

Alcohol   13.2%

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