Nose
Strong color, good balance and round tannins support aromas of cherry, dark chocolate, pennyroyal, and sandalwood.
Palate
The palate has a velvety texture with a rm backbone. Complex with notes of espresso bean, nutmeg, and boysenberry. Dark, rich and opulent, Graceful Lady is to be reckoned with.
Growing Conditions
Maggy Hawk wines are a clear representation why terroir matters and Graceful Lady is the epitome of this. The characteristics are site specific . Low yields, small clusters, and ripening in fluenced by its location.
Harvest
This was the third exceptional harvest in a row in the Anderson Valley. We harvested October 6, a week earlier than normal, but the moderate weather throughout the spring and summer allowed the grapes ample time to achieve optimal ripeness, flavor development, and balance.
Winemaking
Beginning with a five day cold soak, this wine utilized the slow moving AMH yeast that effectively carried the fermentation for two weeks in tank. Punch-downs were performed one-to-three times daily to aide in the extraction of fl avors and color pro file desirable for Pinot Noir. Once fermentation was complete, the wine was racked into a blend and began its aging regime until bottling the following winter.
Aging
15 months French oak, 38% new
