Bold, dark fruit aromas of blackberry, plum, and boysenberry are complemented by notes of clove, nutmeg, and cedar. Generous on the palate, the lively acidity and youthful tannins add depth and energy, leading to a long, concentrated finish.
The dormant season was wet with much more rain than usual before the skies cleared in April, just in time for budbreak. The weather in May was surprisingly cool and rainy again, slowing down the vine growth and serving as a harbinger of the rollercoaster growing season that followed. The summer months alternated between warmer and cooler than average, but thankfully, the daily high temperatures rarely exceeded 100°F. September was warm and sunny, providing the perfect finish and all the grapes were in by mid-October.
Critic Ratings
James Suckling Review - Rated 93:
Pure, layered and delicious, the wine is balanced, charming and easy to sip, with moderate tannins. Nicely concentrated blackberries, blueberries and dark chocolate seem to deepen in the glass, filling the palate and lingering on the finish.
