Nose
Bing cherry, raspberry, bacon, grilled meat, hot cocoa, hint of spice.
Palate
Black raspberry, marrionberry, ripe plum, oyster shell; round & complex, great structure, elegant & balanced.
Growing Conditions
All in all, 2016 is poised to go down in the books as one of the most perfect growing seasons. April and May were warm and dry with temperatures jumping into the triple digits by early June. This hot start led to a large crop, with larger berries and cluster weights. We managed both the yields and water throughout our vineyards. By mid-summer cooler temperatures arrived and continued through harvest. As things cooled significantly in late August and into September and October, it allowed for long hang times and optimal picking dates. The especially long season allowed the grapes to ripen slowly which helped preserve freshness and elegance in the finished wines.
VINEYARDS: 100% Les Collines
Aging
100% French; 71% neutral, 29% new.
Food Pairing
Grilled everything, aged gouda, roast lamb, BBQ ribs.
