Nose
Swarming aromas of cherry, blackberry, baking spice and coconut shavings fill the nose.
Palate
The palate has jammy fruit flavors along with cassis and vanilla showing great concentration and structure. Intriguing notes of cherry, herbs and supple tannins persist on the finish. Drink now or lay down to improve over the next 5 years.
Harvest
2015 was our third drought year throughout winter and spring. The season began with an early bud break followed by some shatter in May resulting in lighter yields. Evenly warm temperatures in summer followed by a warmer than average fall resulted in fruit driven flavors and even ripening. The unseasonably high temperatures in August and early September accelerated maturity and picking times.
Bottling
Bottling Date June 2017.
Winemaking
After a three-day cold soak, the grapes were crushed and fermented at relatively warm temperatures in stainless steel tanks. After pressing, each lot was blended or egg-white fined depending on flavor, color and tannin concentration. The wine was aged for 14 months, primarily in American oak. Small portions of Petit Verdot, Merlot and Malbec were added for balance, aromatics and flavor.
Aging
14 months in French, Hungarian and American oak.
Appearance
A deep ruby color with touches of violet.
