Nose
Scented with pomegranate, black cherry, cinnamon, clove and violets.
Palate
Moderate tannins greet you at the front of your palate, followed by bright acidity and flavors of raspberry, black cherry and vanilla.
Growing Conditions
The “En Haut” portion of the Kiser vineyard is a mix of clones 114, 777 and 667. Planted in 2000, the Kiser “En Haut” portion of the vineyard has rows of vines that run North-South, with the slope of the hill facing South.
Harvest
The 2014 vintage started dry but abundant February rain came just in time to break the winter drought. Warm spring temperatures encouraged an early bud break that kept vineyard development ahead of schedule through the entire season. Our harvest was condensed beginning September 3rd and concluding on September 24th. For the first time, our Pinot Noir and Syrah harvest overlapped. Abundant sunshine and cool evenings created near ideal conditions for ripe and balanced wines with yields falling in the normal range. Harvested September 3rd.
Winemaking
50% Whole Cluster fermentation, pressed then racked to barrels; native fermentation
Aging
30% new French oak, 15 months in barrel
Appearance
Rich garnet red.
