Palate
Deep black cherry, cassis and red currant flavors with graceful mineral tones. Well-extracted, elegantly muscular, with chewy, soft tannins.
Growing Conditions
Sourced from the ridge along the westward face of the Mayacamas Mountains, the vineyards are perched high above the valley floor. Fog strains to reach the chilled top of the vineyard area, resulting in large temperature swings daily which are only tempered by the constant winds driven by the Pacific Ocean.
Aging
Aged 19 months in French oak, 51% new