Nose
Red fruit, sweet soy, oyster shell, hint of toasted almond, orange peel.
Palate
Blackberry, Bing cherry, currant, sweet fig,
warm forest floor; juicy, round and muscular, complex in structure, elegant soft finish.
Growing Conditions
The 2015 growing season was the latest in a trend of being the warmest on record for our valley. The last week of June had the highest temperatures we’ve seen! 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. Wines of this vintage are richly structured, showcasing ripe fruit and floral characteristics.
VINEYARDS: 100% Les Collines
Aging
100% French; 69% neutral, 31% new.
Food Pairing
Pulled pork, grilled rib eye, Chile Verde, shepherd's pie, lentil soup.
