Nose
Seductive Cocoa Bean and Cedar
mingle with tones of dried cherry
and a hint of tobacco on the
nose.
Palate
A nefarious blend of blackberry and cassis wrap around a
core of dark fruit and a touch of
dark chocolate. The finish is jammy black and blue berry slathered
over smooth dark chocolate,
earth and spice.
Growing Conditions
The 2012 growing season came in like a lion, cooler than normal
and above average rain through the spring. The sky cleared during
the first week of June and things began to dry out and temperatures in June and July were average. It warmed up in August and
temperatures stayed above average with only light rain through
October. Overall the season was a little late but Mother nature
gave us a great growing season and perfectly balanced fruit and
spice characters with plenty of Washington terroir.
Appellation/Vineyards:
76% Francisca’s Vineyard—Walla Walla
24% Stone Tree Vineyard—Wahluke Slope
Bottling
April 3, 2014
Winemaking
Whole Berry Fermentation at cooler temperatures creates deep dark fruit flavors. The
touch of co- fermented Viognier brightens the nose and darkens the color. The new oak
adds spice while the neutral barrels add weight and substance.
Aging
17 months 31% New, 59% FR, 35% Am
& 6% Hungarian
