Nose
Dark fruit, blueberry cobbler, dusty cedar.
Palate
Currant, asian spice, black licorice; perfectly balanced, full-bodied with bright acidity, lengthy finish.
Growing Conditions
Spring brought us more precipitation than usual,
followed by a hot, dry summer. We experienced
plenty of warm days without it being overly hot.
Since WSU began recording heat units, the 2012
growing season was right on track with a “perfect
average.” The wines of this vintage show beautiful
characteristics of fruit ripeness while remaining
elegant and balanced.
Estate Vineyards:
22% Les Collines
22% Octave
14% Seven Hills
16% SummitView
12% Pepper Bridge
14% Goff
Aging
96% French, 4% American;
74% Neutral, 26% New.
Food Pairing
Steak, cassoulet, grilled portobello mushrooms.
