Nose
Aromas of
white flowers, baked pear tart, nectarine and toasted almond shortbread.
Palate
The palate is fullbodied
with flavors of Asian guava and key lime. The lengthy finish and bright acidity leaves
you asking for more.
Growing Conditions
2013 was a phenomenal growing season in just about every way. A warm, dry spring
led to early bud break, limited canopy vigor and berry size, and created ideal conditions
through bloom and fruit set. An abundance of long sunny days, with only one heat spike in
early July, resulted in even ripening and an early harvest with exceptional flavor development.
The 2013 vintage offers very high quality wines that are striking in their balance and
expression.
Properties: Ross Station Estate, Edward James Estate, Ellen Lane Estate, O’Connor, Ulises Valdez
Clonal Selections: Wente, Bato, Calera, 15, Mt. Eden
Bottling
Unfined and unfiltered; bottled January 2015
Winemaking
Whole cluster pressed while still cold from the field
Barrel fermented with indigenous yeasts; 4 months to completion
Spontaneous malolactic fermentation in barrels
Aging
Aged 12 months in French Oak barrels; 47% new; Aged sur lies with biweekly bâtonnage.
Coopers: Cadus, Damy, Louis Latour, Francois Frères, Marques, Gauthier, Remond
Appearance
This blend of top Russian River Valley vineyards displays a brilliant golden color.