Nose
Ripe bramble fruit aromas, mint, gravelly earth, and exotic barrel spice. R
Palate
ich cherry and plum fruits on entry, full body, field blend complexity, and medium-chalky tannins; a long, elegant finish.
Growing Conditions
In a small valley north of Geyserville, these 19th-century, non-irrigated vines produced abundantly despite a third year of drought. Harvested in late August, the grapes fermented dry in seven days.
Winemaking
After malolactic, we tasted the six parcels; each showed clear vineyard character, and we combined them. To retain elegance, we avoided new oak, aging the wine in three- to six-year-old barrels.
Appearance
Deep garnet color.
