Nose
Pure aromas of red cherries, berries, leather and Asian spice notes.
Palate
Bright flavors of cherry cola, pomegranate and an earthy mid palate. Velvety, fine-grained tannins complement a long finish with subtle lavender and wild strawberry nuances.
Growing Conditions
This wine is sourced from a small, dry-farmed vineyard on rolling hills in an area of Marin that has been home to cattle and dairies for the last century. Today there are small vineyard sites scattered across Marin that are producing very interesting and distinct fruit.
Harvest
2014 was a moderate season in the cool climate of Marin County, which allowed beautiful ripening and flavor development.
Bottling
Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Aging
17 months in 100% French oak, 37% new.