Nose
Its extreme ripeness comes through in a powerful aroma of mixed berry preserves.
Palate
Rich, sweet, blackberry flavors coat the entire mouth and are followed by a huge mid-palate, pleasingly soft chewy tannins and a great finish emphasizing the wine’s balance and natural acidity.
Growing Conditions
Tucked into the Lower Mountain Top vineyard block of Merlot, our two token vine-rows of Sangiovese yield only a barrel each of this hand-crafted, super-Tuscan blend. Packaged in handsome 500 ml bottles to stretch those two prized barrels as far as we can, the uncommon dynamics of our mountain-grown Sangiovese will intrigue even the most sophisticated enthusiast with what can be done with this variety.
Bottling
BOottled: Dec. 2001.
Winemaking
Fermentation: Stainless steel.
Aging
Fifteen months aging in neutral barrels directed the focus of the wine to its fruit.
Cooperage: French Oak.
Appearance
Unusually dark, even for a Pride wine, the mountain growing conditions seem to have concentrated all that is red in this 2000 vintage.
