Nose
Deep, rich elements of cherry and strawberry mingle with dried rose petals and wet earth on the nose.
Palate
Savory red fruit jumps on the palate followed by rasberry and orange zest undertones. Beautiful hints of vanilla,
velvety mouthfeel and subtle, but lingering acid round out this wine.
Growing Conditions
Hillcrest sits atop a hill rooted in shallow, rocky soil receiving excellent sunlight and is immersed by fog nearly every evening. A mere 10 miles from the ocean, the grapes from this site tend to have moderate acidity, approachable fruitiness and excellent aromatic tendencies.
Aging
100% french oak; 35% new; 10 months