Nose
Deep, dark and almost brooding, Hawkster offers aromas of coffee bean, cassis, dark spice and sumac that give way to alluring fl avors of wild berry, dark chocolate, black licorice and hints of earth.
Palate
The most full-bodied and robust of the Maggy Hawk vineyard blocks, Hawkster remains elegant and balanced, suggesting it will continue to evolve and surprise over the next several years. Self-con dent and self-assured, the wine is worthy of its name.
Harvest
The 2011 harvest in Anderson Valley started much later than usual and the fruit for Hawkster was picked on October 28th, 2011. Similar to the 2010 vintage, 2011 was characterized by heavy spring rains and cooler weather than normal. The combination of rain and a long, cool growing season throughout the spring and summer contributed to lower than average yields. The resulting wines exhibit great concentration and elegance with balanced acidity.
Aging
14 months French oak, 39% new
