Nose

Reveals aromas of ripe plum with layers of blackberry, black cherry and hints of mint and eucalyptus.

Palate

It has a velvet entry with a complex fruit profile leading to a well-balanced mid-palate of intense blueberry, cocoa, berry components and integrated tannins. It has a lingering finish balanced with elegant dark fruit and tannins.

Growing Conditions

The 2013 growing season provided ideal conditions from start to finish. No frost and a warm, dry spring brought early bud break and even flowering and fruit set. Summer provided warm sunny days and cool nights with only a couple of heat spikes in June. The harvest of 3.6 tons was one of our earliest on September 16, 2013.

Bottling

Bottled on May 8, 2015.

Aging

The wine was aged for 19 months in 100% French oak barrels (44% new)