Nose
Opulent, dark blue fruit pulls you into the glass and leads to graphite. Purple floral notes with dark velvet undertones and sagebrush remind us of the surrounding estate vineyard.
Palate
A taste of rich dark plumbs and pepper round out the palate. A textural delight, this vineyard designated blend has muscle, power, and finesse, making the dynamic wine approachable now, while worthy of enjoyment for years to come.
Growing Conditions
The 2018 harvest kicked off with a nice even spring. July brought in hotter temperatures, as well as some smoke from surrounding fires. But by the second week of August, the weather cooled off considerably to usher in one of the most ideal ripening seasons in recent history. September brought beautiful, mild weather, offering the fruit several extra weeks to hang during long, sun-filled fall days. Harvest was wrapped up on October 15th producing wines that are balanced with great fruit expression. A harvest to remember, indeed!
Harvest
Vineyards: 100% Pepper Bridge
Bottling
June 23rd, 2020
Winemaking
Entirely estate; Certified Sustainable and Salmon Safe.
Founding member of VINEA.
Aging
100% French Oak; 57% New, 43% Neutral