{"product_id":"kukkula-sisu-2021","title":"Kukkula Sisu 2021","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKukkula Sisu 2021\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrit in a Glass – Kukkula’s Classic GSM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKukkula\u003c\/strong\u003e – Finnish for “the hill” or “high place” – is the family estate of Finnish-American winemaker \u003cstrong\u003eKevin Jussila\u003c\/strong\u003e and his wife Paula on the west side of Paso Robles. Their steep, north-facing hillside vineyards in the \u003cstrong\u003eAdelaida District\u003c\/strong\u003e rise to around 1,500–1,900 feet and are farmed organically and without irrigation, giving Rhône-style wines that balance California ripeness with real freshness. Most of the wines carry Finnish names – a tribute to Kevin’s roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSisu\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Finnish idea of steely determination and grit – a philosophy Kevin says he lives by. The wine is Kukkula’s take on the classic Rhône trio of \u003cstrong\u003eSyrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a perennial favourite among the estate’s reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🍷 Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDark plum, blackberry and black cherry with smoky, spicy notes, a touch of cinnamon and roasted coffee, firm tannins and a long, spicy finish. Five years on, the 2021 has found its balance: the tannins have softened and fruit and oak have knitted together. Drinking beautifully now, with further cellaring potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🍽️ Food Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrilled lamb, braised beef, game, venison sausage, smoked meats and hard aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e📋 Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kukkula, Adelaida District, Paso Robles, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre (blend varies by vintage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServe at:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–18 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Muru Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59190040658294,"sku":"6430049111025","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/0770\/6230\/files\/sisuBrunellodimontalcino.png?v=1793358756","url":"https:\/\/muruwines.fi\/products\/kukkula-sisu-2021","provider":"MuruWines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}