Palate
This light-medium bodied red exhibits enticing aromas of fresh-cut Irises, raspberry preserves, and delicate hints of amaretto cherries, with flavors of black currants, bramble fruit, and a subtle earthiness on the finish.
Growing Conditions
The 2022 growing season was one we’d like to see every year. We had a mild but sunny spring, plenty of sun and heat throughout the summer, and a substantial drought extending from mid-June through mid-August. We harvested early for the sparkling wines, and that fruit showed great development and chemistry. We had little rain in September, so disease pressure remained lower than usual until mid-October. We were burdened with more rain than was ideal for mid-season harvesting. Fortunately, most of the sensitive varieties were already in the winery. Our vineyard crews' dedication to canopy management is a big reason we get the quality fruit we do, even during challenging conditions.
Harvest
Vineyard Source: 51% Old Mission Peninsula, 49% Leelanau Peninsula
Food Pairing
This versatile red wine is an excellent addition to many meals. Our recommendations include grilled meats such as pork or lamb, hanger steak with chimichurri, grilled salmon with Dijon glaze, or Cajun shrimp and grits
