Palate
Tempting aromas of black and blue fruit fill the senses as plump black cherry, sweet earth, coffee and a hint of smoke take hold of the palate. Malbec’s moderate tannins are united by Tannat’s sizable tannins and Cabernet’s full body; as they come together they produce a well-balanced wine that is food friendly.
Growing Conditions
2014 was a vintage that brought us a third year of drought. Our farming practices give us an edge over traditional farmers, since our vines have been taught to drive their roots deep into the soils, claiming water from below, not above. We received “miracle rains” in March, and a shake-up by Mother Earth in August kept us on our toes (thankfully we only had a few repairs needed). The summer went smoothly, without significant heat spikes, but we did see high humidity throughout. Harvest was fast and compact until the early part of October provided a break to process the massive amounts of fruit. This is another great vintage on the heels of the fantastic 2012’s, and superb 2013’s; 2014, creating wines of true pedigree.
Winemaking
Each varietal went through partial malolactic fermentation and was aged separately until the final blend.
Aging
Malbec, Tannat and Merlot was aged in French oak barrels for 20 months.
Appearance
Vision showcases the heart of the South American style of wine. Comprised of 53% Malbec, 24% cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Tannat, this blend is deep and dark.
Food Pairing
We recommend pairing with grilled black and blue burgers.
