Nose
The aromas open with black cherry and boysenberry and lead into subtle mushroom and spice characters.
Palate
The flavors are reminiscent of black cherry and Asian spice, with a subtle tea and spice component driven by a small amount of whole-cluster fermentation. The wine finishes with a juiciness and elegant tannins in the finish.
Growing Conditions
Intensive farming and low yields are the foundations of our Carneros offering. The vineyard is on a ridge at 200 foot elevation, part of an uplifted riverbed that allows good drainage in the traditional clay-based soils of the region. The name Sevens Bench is derived from the two clones planted on our block: Clones 37 (Mount Eden) and Dijon 777.
Bottling
Bottleed with no fining or filtration.
Winemaking
Yeast: Native.
Aging
16 months in 100% French oak, 21% new.
