Nose
Stunning aromas of black currants and dark cherry fruits, and touches of tobacco leaf and espresso.
Palate
Dark cherry fruits, and touches of tobacco leaf and espresso. Flavors of cherry, plum and wild berry intermingle seamlessly with graphite and bergamot tea. The palate’s moderate acidity complements soft, supple tannins on the lingering finish.
Harvest
2015 was a fantastic vintage producing high quality fruit. It began with an earlier than average bud break and an intense, compacted harvest beginning earlier than average as well. The high temperatures in August and early September accelerated maturity and picking times.
Bottling
The wine was bottled in August 2016.
Winemaking
The fruit was cold-soaked after harvest to build richness and flavor. All of the grapes were fermented warm and had little press wine added back to avoid any green, astringent flavors. All lots were racked off the lees and put into French oak barrels (17% new) for 14 months of aging. A careful assemblage was carried out the following spring to seamlessly marry the two lots with 10% Merlot and 6% Malbec to add a nice balance.
Aging
14 months in French oak (17% new).
Appearance
A deep ruby color
