Palate
Tastes like raspberry, black cherry, berry cobbler, dusty malt, with a hint of wet river rock. Velvety & approachable with smooth, lush, refined tannins.
Harvest
2016 was the longest harvest we can remember. It was one of the earliest growing seasons on record, bud-break, bloom, and veraison were all the earliest we have ever seen.
Aging
92% French, 8% American; 72% neutral, 28% new.
Food Pairing
Blue cheese crostini, beef stew, grilled portobellos, chocolate chip cookies.
