Nose
Rarely do you find a wine that is seamless from start to finish. This wine entices with aromas
of violets mingled with red and black fruit.
Palate
On the palate, it is rich and concentrated, finishing
with elegant well-balanced tannins. This is truly an exceptional wine from a textbook growing
season.
Growing Conditions
2012 was an exceptional vintage with ideal weather conditions during key parts of the growing
season. The year began with a moderate and dry spring followed by a classic Napa summer of
warm days and cool nights. This weather put little pressure on the vines, allowing for idyllic bud
break, balanced flowering, even fruit set, and perfect grapes.
Bottling
Bottled: August 18, 2014
Winemaking
Maceration: 20-26 days average.
Aging
21 months in 100% French oak, 85% new, very fine
grained, chateau style,
medium-plus toast from diverse
forests north of the Loire River.
