Palate
This dry wine expresses lush aromas of pomegranate and strawberry preserves, underpinned by traces of cigar box and toasted vanilla. On the palate, this medium-to-full-bodied wine possesses jammy notes of blueberries and blackberries, punctuated with delicate white pepper spice and subtle hints of fennel. The finish features a note of wet slate.
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 that is often a challenge during this time of year. A mid-October warm-up and plenty of sunshine pushed the ripeness to necessary levels while keeping fruit free of fungal pressures. Early released white wines are showing bright and balanced. Red wines will be limited in volume but of good
quality and worth cellaring
Food Pairing
With the intense tannin and fruit flavors, we recommend pairing this wine with grilled rib-eye, rich tomato-based pasta, or roasts seasoned with plenty of garlic.
