Nose
The nose opens with juicy black cherry, spice and earth with a hint of cedar.
Palate
These continue on to the mouth with lush blackberry and bright red cherry on top of a silky mouthfeel. The fruit is balanced by generous spice supported by subtle French oak that continues on into the long finish.v
Growing Conditions
The 2014 growing season got off to an early start with budbreak about two weeks earlier than average. A late winter weather system brought in enough rain to supply the vines through bloom, and mild warm spring weather gave us good fruit set. Mild weather through the growing season without rain events or heat spikes was optimal for the development of the fruit. The early spring brought on an early harvest with average size yields of excellent fruit. This is looking to be an outstanding vintage.
