Nose
This flashy, full-headed wine brings aromas of strawberries, cinnamon and orange blossom, all encircled in an earthy, yet suave touch.
Palate
Flavors of sweet vanilla, toast and candied fruit.
Growing Conditions
The wine uses 100% Grenache fruit from Cockburn Ranch, a vineyard located in the foothills of the Blue Mountains at an elevation of 1,200 feet. It features silt loam soil, good drainage, and southeast exposure yielding one of the highest quality wine grapes in the valley.
Aging
he wine was racked twice and aged for 18 months in a six-year-old, 500-liter American barrel.
Food Pairing
A perfect pair for roasted meats, vegetables and many spicy ethnic dishes.
