Nose
The nose of the wine is lively with essences of dark berries, plum, dark chocolate, and toasty oak.
Palate
The sweet, supple entry crescendos into a deeply intense middle; followed by a pleasant, velvety, lingering finish. A rich, full-bodied Cabernet.
Growing Conditions
2013 was a second consecutive classic Spring Mountain District vintage. An ideal spring bud break, steady flowering, even fruit set and a lengthy stretch of warm but not to hot days presented beautifully flavored grapes.
Bottling
May 2016
Aging
33 months in 60 gal Oak barrels: 45% new French Oak, 55% 2–3 year old French Oak.
Appearance
Deep in color
