Growing Conditions

2016 was another in a string of excellent vintages for Sonoma winemaking. Generou winter rains brought much-needed rainfall to saturate the root zones and replenish reservoirs. Moderate temperatures and bright sunshine enabled the vines to thrive throughout the spring and summer, creating a balanced, optimal growing pace. Warm days and cool nights during harvest season allowed ripening to progress at an even pace, resulting in wines that display complex fruit flavors and balanced acidity.

Winemaking

This wine opens with aromas of rich cherry, wild strawberry, and lingonberry fruits complemented by notes of baking spice and a subtle hint of mushroom. The palate is full of youthful vigor, with ripe red and black fruits and a sumptuous texture through its long finish.

Aging

Aged 10 months in 30% new French oak barrels.