Nose

Features a pretty bouquet, teeming with fruit fragrances
of macerated raspberry, boysenberry pie and strawberry preserves, followed with dried tobacco leaf and sweet
vanilla.

Palate

The vivacious palate offers intense blackberry, fresh cassis and concentrated blueberry flavors intertwined with
touches of cinnamon sugar, ginger snap and fresh ground nutmeg. Subtle crème de cacao and spice notes support the
soft, satiny tannins on the long, elegant finish.

Growing Conditions

Fruit was harvested from our vineyards in a handful of the Napa Valley’s most renowned appellations including Stags Leap
District, Carneros and Oakville. Known for their distinct terroir, each of these appellations imparts its unique
characteristics in the fruit, contributing to Charmstone’s overall complexity.

With steadily mild temperatures throughout the growing season, the 2009 vintage progressed very smoothly and the
clusters ripened evenly.

Harvest

The fruit for this wine was harvested late September through late October and was thoroughly
sorted.

Winemaking

Fermentation took place at a high temperature to ensure that maximum extraction was achieved.

Aging

Racked to 30% new French barrels. The wine was aged in barrel for a total of 16 months before bottling.

Appearance

Our 2009 Charmstone exhibits a luminous garnet hue in the glass.

Food Pairing

Filled with vivid fruit flavors and boasting such a silky texture, our 2009 Charmstone would be best enjoyed alongside a
fulfilling pasta dish like pappardelle Bolognese, or a savory poultry offering like crispy roast duck. A tangy, slightly
nutty cheese like Leicester would also make a suitable partner for this wine.