Nose
cherry, berry skin, milk chocolate, all spice and potpourri
Palate
chocolate covered berry, plum sauce, coffee, molasses and fig compote.
Growing Conditions
The 2015 growing season in Napa Valley started out with unseasonably warm temperatures in late winter and early spring, which resulted in early bud break and bloom. A warm winter followed by colder temperatures in May resulted in a smaller crop than the previous three vintages. While drought was of great concern, the lack of water resulted in small grape clusters with highly concentrated flavors. This vintage will be remembered for its high-quality fruit, but low yields.
