Nose
Intense, deep aromas of unsweetened cocoa with notes of coffee and cassis.
Palate
Rich, lingering tannins complimented with spicy oak and a lingering rich finish.
Growing Conditions
Estate Vineyard
PERFECT! 2013 HAD GREAT GROWING CONDITIONS WITH MINIMAL APRIL FROST, WARM DAYS/COOL NIGHTS IN JULY AND AUGUST, THEN A FULL INDIAN SUMMER IN MID-SEPTEMBER. VINEYARD YIELDS WERE NORMAL DESPITE LOW WINTER RAINFALL WHILE QUALITY APPEARS EXCELLENT DUE TO SMALL BERRY SIZE.
Harvest
Hand-harvested
Bottling
May 08, 2015
Winemaking
Destemmed and crushed into a stainless fermentor, then inoculated 24 hours later with d254 yeast. The must was pumped over twice daily for 7 days prior to the addition of brandy to halt fermentation. After pressing and settling, this wine was aged in French oak barrels for 17 months prior to bottling.
Aging
17 moths in French oak.
Food Pairing
Think romance!! This syrah port enhances many desserts especially chocolate or pungent cheeses. It continues to be our favorite wine for sipping by a roaring fire.
