Nose
The aromatics on the 2011 Right Bank pop out of the glass
with the perfume of blue violets & roses, bright red currants and fresh
red raspberry compote, menthol, spices that include clove, anise, and
allspice.
Palate
The palate follows the nose and reveals wonderful balance.
The oak and grape tannins are seamless, the acid is bright but does
not detract from how supple and approachable the wine is , even in its
youth. The wine has the framework to hold up for 30 years, but good
luck waiting that long!
Growing Conditions
2011 was one of the coolest growing seasons in Napa
for decades. Our estate fruit was able to complete maturation, but
many growers had a tough time ripening their fruit. Our vineyards
for this wine see an abundance of sunlight each year, even if it's cooler
than average. We definitely had to thin crops, and finish late, but
even though yields where down, our wines have balance and power.
This wine is proof that great producers make fantastic wines in
difficult vintages.
