Nose
Initial aromas of perfume, rose petals, and baking spices.
Palate
An earthiness leading to a full bodied wine with flavors of dark berry, cherries and hints of chocolate and orange rind.
Growing Conditions
61 acres of hillside Zin located in Yorkville Highlands in Southern Mendocino County. The soil in the Yorkville Highlands is rocky with high gravel content, which provides excellent drainage. During the day, the climate is cooler than Alexander Valley but warmer than Anderson Valley.
Aging
18 months in French oak, 20% new.
