Palate
Red fruit dominated, with dark cherry, huckleberry, and floral tones of chicory and violet. Roasted coffee and a hint of anise appear on the palate, along with a smooth and opulent mouthfeel and weighty texture.
Growing Conditions
Within Sonoma Valley, we source from hillside and bench-land vineyards from both the Sonoma Mountain and Moon Mountain sub-AVAs. Key to these sites are the rocky volcanic soils, producing highly concentrated fruit with a distinct expression. The fog from the San Pablo Bay creates a large variation between day and night time temperatures (high diurnal shift), which lends itself to achieving optimal ripeness and plush tannins while maintaining fresh acidity and bright fruit character.
Winemaking
Fermented in Stainless Steel, 100% ML.
Aging
Aged for 24 months in French oak barrels (40% new).
