Nose
Aromas of dark cherry, star anise
and a hint of white pepper.
Palate
Flavors of
strawberry and raspberry. Medium bodied and wellbalanced,
the velvety mouthfeel culminates with a
lengthy, satisfying finish.
Growing Conditions
In spite of the drought and the South Napa earthquake,
vintners are using words like “quality,” “depth of
flavor” and “excellent” to describe the 2014 vintage.
Many are also noting “perfect weather,” “abundant
crop” and “good fortune”.
Harvest
Harvest started and ended
earlier than usual. The first grapes for sparkling wine
picked on July 30 and nearly all harvest activity was
completed by the third week in October – for many, a
full two weeks ahead of the normal harvest schedule.
Winemaking
The R Collection Field Blend harkens back to the early
days in California viticulture when vineyards had several
different varietals planted together, and an entire
vineyard would be harvested and vinified together,
often producing remarkably unique wines from
multiple varietals.
Our winemaking team has revived this tradition of
blending multiple varietals together to produce a
standout wine. The 2014 R Collection Field Blend
elegantly brings together 5 core varietals: Cabernet
Sauvignon, Petite Verdot, Merlot, Zinfandel and Petite
Sirah for a wine that is layered and complex.
Appearance
A lovely
crimson in the glass.
