Nose
black cherry, rose petal, lemon thyme, caramel, malted cocoa
Palate
black raspberry, dark cherry, Italian plum, granite, slight herbal notes; beautifully round and bright, lush mouth-watering finish, well balanced
Growing Conditions
The 2015 growing season was the latest in a trend of being the warmest on record for our valley, averaging almost four degrees above normal. The last week of June had the highest temperatures we’ve seen in that month! The record-breaking heat gave way to cooler days and nights around veraison, allowing the fruit to develop perfectly. The last week of August brought harvest: our earliest ever.
As we entered 2016, the good news was a parade of storms over the Cascade Mountains that dumped enough snow to significantly curb drought conditions that had concerned the region. In one month, the amount of snow that fell was greater than what we got in all of the winter of 2015.
Wines of the 2015 vintage are richly structured, showcasing ripe fruit and floral characteristics. .
Food Pairing
braised beef ribs, garlic chicken wings, grilled portobellos, vanilla ice cream
