Nose
Asian Five Spice leave an exotic impression, followed by dark raspberry and plum and tasty down under style black licorice
Growing Conditions
The real story behind the 2015 growing season was that it was one of the earliest harvests on record, featuring
variability in crop size, with some grapes affected more than others. As the drought continued, an early bud-break
in spring led to a protracted bloom and fruit set, followed by cool weather that extended deep into May. Heat was
minimal through the summer, but fruit marched quickly to ripening, even as an early September sprinkle slowed
the pace for just a moment. In the end, we saw a slightly less abundant harvest than the immediately previous years.
Aging
11 months sur lie in French oak, 38% new
Food Pairing
Duck breast or Sonoma’s famed CK Lamb. Mushroom Risotto, Soft Brie, Camembert, Gruyere and goat cheeses.
