Nose

This
assertive and refined wine shows exotic aromas of red cherry, boysenberry, plum, rose
petal, bergamot, clove, and sandalwood.

Palate

The mouth feel is pure and vibrant with notes of
earl gray tea and juicy black raspberries guiding towards a long and precise finish.

Growing Conditions

The 2012 growing season has been described by many as “textbook perfect”.
Temperate summer days moderated plant growth, contributing to smaller cluster and berry
size during lag phase, leading to increased concentration of flavors. An idyllic Indian summer
finished the maturation process, producing fruit with exceptional character and intensity.

Harvest

Hand harvested at night.

Bottling

Unfined and unfiltered; bottled January 2014.

Winemaking

 Hand sorted, cold; no whole cluster inclusion
 6 day cold soak, 18 days total maceration
 Fermented with indigenous yeasts in small, open-top, stainless steel tanks
 Spontaneous malolactic fermentation in barrel

Aging

Aged 15 months in French oak barrels, 70% new.

Coopers: Cadus, Damy, Louis Latour, Francois Frères

Appearance

Deep garnet in color.