Nose
Aromas of vanilla, yellow flowers and lemon tart invite you to discover intense notes of passion fruit and guava.
Palate
The palate is big, with a creamy mouth-feel. The end is fresh with the acidity enhancing the guava and mineral; lengthy finish.
Growing Conditions
The 2015 vintage is going to be known as the Fast and Furious vintage in Napa. The growing season started out with unseasonably warm temperatures in the late winter and early spring. This resulted in an early bud break and bloom. Colder temperatures in May (during the peak of bloom) caused uneven fruit set which ultimately resulted in a much smaller crop, compared to previous years.
Harvest
The harvest was one of the earliest on record. While ongoing drought was of great concern to farmers around California, Napa Valley received 75% of normal rainfall for the year, quelling water concerns for Napa Valley's vintners.
Aging
5 months sur lees, stirred twice a week for 2 months, and once a week for the remainder of aging.
62% aged in concrete egg
32% aged in French oak
6% aged in stainless steel
Appearance
The 2015 Intrada is pale yellow in color.
