Nose
An intense nose of blackberry, nutmeg, sandalwood, and espresso bean reveals a structured, but velvety and round wine with notes of dark chocolate, Damson plum, and sassafras.
Palate
Intense. Dense. Subtle. This is a wine of contradiction, much like its cantankerous namesake. This is a wine that will unveil an abundance of aromas and flavors as it opens in the glass and as it ages in the bottle.
Harvest
Characterized as a nearly perfect year by growers and winemakers alike, the 2012 vintage yielded fruit of optimal ripeness while maintaining the acidity critical for balance and maturing potential. The fruit for Stormin’ was harvested on October 10th
Aging
14 months French oak, 41% new
