Nose
Aromatics of roasted expresso bean, black licorice and dark melted chocolate.
Palate
This gorgeous Cabernet presents layers upon layers of blueberries, blackberries and ripe currents flavors. Our 2012 Felicity has sweet tannins at its core, balanced acidity, and a finish that is lengthy and complex, suggesting long, luxurious aging potential.
Growing Conditions
The 2012 growing season was close to perfect, presenting few challenges. A fairly mild spring led to near-ideal bud break, uniform flowering and even fruit set. Relatively cool weather conditions throughout the summer months, with warm days and cool, foggy nights, allowed for long, even ripening. This fairly mild weather pattern gave us the opportunity to wait patiently for fruit maturity, and harvest on our own terms, without rush and worry of rain, rot or sunburn. Our yields were high and the quality stellar, with classic acid to sugar balance. Age worthy wines, dark in color and rich in concentrated flavors, are the marvelous result of this gorgeous growing season.
Aging
Aged 22 months in French Oak.
