Palate
Aromas of sweet oak, freshly-tanned leather, and young
bramble fruit lead to flavors of fresh boysenberries and
raspberry tea leaves, with delicate notes of spice from wellintegrated oak.
Growing Conditions
2020 was considered a blessing for us in the industry for
various reasons. First, it was an excellent growing season, a
true silver lining during the “year of COVID.” Secondly, it was
a lighter crop, which helped ease the pressure on our
production team. The year started with an earlier bud break,
which led to a warmer spring and early summer. Cooler
weather settled in early September, which would typically
slow down development, but the ripening continued because
of the smaller crop. We thankfully avoided much of the rain,
which is often a challenge during this time of year. A midOctober warm-up and plenty of sunshine pushed the
ripeness to necessary levels while keeping the fruit free of
fungal pressures.
Harvest
Vineyard Source: 69%
Leelanau Peninsula, 31%
Old Mission Peninsula
Aging
19-22
months in American and
French oak, 30% new
Food Pairing
Enjoy this hearty red with meats such as lamb, rabbit, duck,
and venison, tomato-based pastas, a savory beef stew, or
strong cheeses.
