Palate
It boasts intense depth of flavor on the palate, opening with pure,
ripe black cherry and raspberry along with nuances of fresh earth and Darjeeling tea leaves.
Round, supple tannins complement a long finish, which is highlighted with floral notes and
subtle minerality.
Growing Conditions
2010 began with a wet winter and spring across Sonoma County. Summer
was cool, though as harvest approached temperatures rose. Our pinot noir and chardonnay
ripened fully and evenly, allowing sugars and acid to develop in balance. The wines from
2010 are bright, expressive and elegant.
Harvest
Hand‐harvested grapes.
Bottling
Unblended, unfined and unfiltered; bottled January 2012.
Winemaking
Fermented in small, open‐top stainless steel fermentors with indigenous yeasts
5‐day cold soak, 15 days total maceration
Hand‐punched cap
Direct to press; 11% whole cluster
Native malolactic fermentation in barrels
Aging
Aged 15 months in small French oak barrels; 75% new.
Appearance
Bright magenta in color.