Nose
Rich, savory and spicy aromas.
Palate
Flavors of bell pepper, raspberry and pencil shavings mingle with red fruit to balance this complex wine. On the finish, fine tannins integrate beautifully leaving a luscious long finish.
Growing Conditions
The 2021 growing season was very typical through early spring with warm days and cool nights. Early summer through harvest gave us some unexpected heatwaves but plenty of marine breezes and mild weather prevailed.
Harvest
The result was a slight delay of harvest while we waited for acidity, pH and brix to balance creating mature flavors.
Bottling
July 2022
Winemaking
After harvest, the lot was fermented in a stainless-steel tank for 10-14 days. Extended macerations and carefully managed pump overs enhanced the extraction of color and tannin.
Aging
The lot was aged for 6 months in 100% neutral French and American Oak. The wine was racked only once during its cellar life where the blend was moved to 20% new French Oak. The final racking occurred just prior to filtering and bottling.
Food Pairing
Filet Mignon with a Red Wine Sauce and Scalloped Potatoes
