Dominant aromas of dark berries, toasted almond, and chocolate truffle precede
a palate rich in flavors of black cherry, black peppercorn, and cardamom. Full-bodied and smooth, the finish lingers with notes of cassis, crème de violet, and
leather. The bold structure and dark fruits make this the perfect pairing for
seared rack of lamb with a pomegranate glaze or grilled coffee-crusted
tomahawk rib chop.
Resting on the hill next to the kitchen on our Dry Creek Valley estate sits this
picturesque hillside vineyard. The high elevation soils drain easily, forcing the
vines to dig deep into the hillside, increasing their stress and creating dark
grapes with bountiful tannins. The grapes were hand-harvested and carted down
the hill to the winery for crush and an extended cold soak before a temperature-controlled fermentation with the wild yeast. After fermentation, the wine went
into French oak barrels for the next 24 months before bottling
VINEYARD DETAILS
Soil profile: Rocky volcanic loam
Aspect: Southwestern
Elevation: 950 ft
Year Planted: 1970
Clone: 3
Rootstock: St. George
Trellis: Bilateral Cordon
HARVEST
October 2020
COMPOSITION
85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Malbec
ANALYSES
pH 3.61
Acidity .64 grams/100 ml
Alcohol 14.8%
Sugar .01%
PRODUCTION
4 Barrels
CELLARING
Optimal storage
temperature 55-60° F (13-16° C)
BEST OF CLASS - 2023 Sonoma County Harvest Fair
