Nose
This wine has intriguing aromas of black raspberry, damp forest floor, brown
sugar, and cocoa powder.
Palate
The texture on the palate is rich, silky and pure, with kirsch, black tea
and vanilla bean leading to a polished finish with nice acidity and a touch of earthy minerality.
Growing Conditions
2012 has been described by many as “textbook perfect,” with both yields
and quality being well above average. The growing season was long and mild, leading to even
ripening, and harvest was completed before the first storm of the season arrived in late
October. The wines from 2012 are expressive, balanced and delicious!
Harvest
Hand‐harvested grapes
Bottling
Unfined and unfiltered; bottled August 2013.
Winemaking
Fermented in small, open‐top stainless steel fermenters with indigenous yeasts
5‐day cold soak, 15‐16 days total maceration
Hand‐punched cap
Direct to press; 4% whole cluster
Spontaneous malolactic fermentation in barrels
Aging
Aged 11 months in French oak barrels; 59% new.
Appearance
Brilliant ruby in color.