Nose

Beautiful and elegant. This wine packs a punch - notes of candied raspberry, rose petals and dark cherry jump out of the glass.

Palate

While darker fruits dominate the nose, strong red fruit shines through the palate. Delicious red cherry and subtle, savory earth flavors shine throughout.

Growing Conditions

The fourth year of continuous drought caught up with many vineyards, shrinking yields and causing water stress in many vines. Tiny clusters sometimes clocked in at 10% the weight of normal. However, the natural consequence of such a low yield is an amazing concentration of flavors.

Aging

100% french oak; 15% new; 10 months