Nose
Rich yellow apple and ripe peaches jump out of the glass along with the expected honeysuckle notes indicative of the site.
Palate
Candied lemon, pineapple and hints of pear bring together this wonderfully balanced and delicious wine.
Growing Conditions
The 2016 vintage marked a “return to normalcy” for many in Sonoma County. After the disastrous yields of 2015, most vineyards saw closer to average tonnage and the rains that followed the harvest were more than welcome to alleviate the drought. Favorable weather allowed for even ripening and full phenolic development without being pressured by extreme heat spikes, as with previous vintages.
Aging
100% french oak; 30% new; 12 months