Nose
The 2018 Apparition is brightly pitched with a bouquet of black cherry, worn leather, sage, nutmeg and cranberry.
Palate
The incredibly complex palate brings flavors of red currant, violet, thyme and just a hint of graphite. The dense midpalate evolves into a deeply structured finish that flaunts its vibrant acidity and age worthy tannins.
Growing Conditions
100% Estate – Adelaida District, Paso Robles.
Bottling
19 August 2020. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Winemaking
Destemmed and cold soaked for 7 days with daily pump-overs.
5-day fermentation with a mix of delestages, pump-overs and punchdowns for cap management. 12-day total maceration.
Aging
Aged for 22 months in 225L barriques 67% neutral French oak, and 33% new French oak.