Nose

California chaparral, Blackberry, Fig paste

Palate

Black cherry, Star anise, Proscuitto

Growing Conditions

Adelaida’s Vineyards received roughly 24 inches of rain during the 2018-2019 winter, including a mid-May shower that delivered nearly an inch. A mid-March bud break led predictably to early vine vigor and dense canopy growth. A moderate summer, where temperatures reached over 100 degrees for only one day, was a welcome change to the 2018 growing season.

Harvest

October 19th

Bottling

April 2021

Winemaking

Fermented in concrete

Aging

18 months for 17% new French oak barrels and puncheons

Appearance

Saturated Violet

Food Pairing

Turmeric and cumin-spiced vegetable tajine with tomatoes, fennel, fingerling potatoes, carrots, and cilantro; Dutch oven-baked Chinese five-spiced short ribs over carrot and parsnip purée