Nose
Dark-berry fruits are the core of this wine, and it jumps out of the glass with
intensity. The blackberry, blueberry, rosehips, licorice and anise, tobacco and smoke, all
are well melded and yet defined.
Palate
The palate follows the nose with a black & blue-berried fruitfulness that doesn't
overpower the roses, licorice, and smoke hints. This is a well balanced wine with
outstanding power. Fine tannins and the judicious use of oak, which was all French,
come together to create velvety texture that will be pleasing for many years to come.
Growing Conditions
2010 in Napa started cool, and wet for those who bud earlier than we do
here in Conn Valley. The summer brought some high temperatures, and intense sun.
Our team’s know-how and vast experience led them to keep a well developed canopy to
protect us from sunburn and shriveling. The last stage brought a heat wave in
September and then cooled off for slow and even ripening. This is a vintage we are
extremely excited about, it truly shows off how wonderful a spot we have in Conn Valley,
and how skilled our team is at growing grapes and making wine.
Appearance
Intense dark purple and red
