Nose

The 2018 Ancestor features aromas of olallieberry, Bing Cherry, and a hint of cassis.

Palate

The entry is soft and juicy, with flavors of blueberry and ripe plum. The mid-palate is rich with texture and flows into a clean, long finish with hints of toasted oak.

Harvest

Cabernet Sauvignon- Block 7: 9/28/2018, Block 61: 10/3/2018
Malbec- Block 53: 9/17/2018
Petit Verdot- Block 49: 10/14/2018

Bottling

May 20, 2020

Winemaking

Destemmed and fermented in closed-top fermentors, with delestage daily for the first few days of fermentation followed by open pump-overs two to three times daily for an average of 16 days.

Aging

Aged 18 months in French oak barrels, 50% of which were new oak.

Food Pairing

Pair with braised and roasted meats, reduction sauces, and bold BBQ.