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.