Nose
vanilla,
toast, honeycomb, dulce de leche and cinnamon
Palate
ychee and grilled pineapple, oak notes
of butterscotch, caramel, and vanilla.
Growing Conditions
The 2013 vintage was another rock star year following an amazing 2012.
There was a long, dry, and even growing season which is the perfect
condition for winegrowing. This year allowed us to pick at the peak of
ripeness which allow the wines to exhibit their most pure varietal
characteristics.
Winemaking
These grapes were hand-harvested from their Rutherford vines, and whole
cluster pressed before barrel aging in 100% new Russian oak for 18 months.
The wine is sur lie aged, and goes through 100% malolactic fermentation
prior to bottling, giving the wine its beautiful creamy palate and viscosity.
Aging
barrel aging in 100% new Russian oak for 18 months.
