Palate
This Bordeaux-style blend shows a good concentration of
dark berry fruit, a coffee-like spiciness, rounded out with a
well-integrated oak character.
Growing Conditions
2018 was a classic “up and down” growing season. It started strong with early bud break, and summer brought warmer temps resulting in good early development. Cooler weather settled in early September and slowed development, but the rains that soon followed became the bigger challenge. Diligent work in early October was necessary to keep the fruit as clean and free of degradation as possible. Short pauses in harvest were necessary to let the late-season fruit dry out. Patience in the vineyard plus extra efforts sorting fruit allowed us to produce some very nice wines. Whites are showing well early and should age well, while reds will likely be best consumed earlier in their development.
Aging
18 months in
100% new French oak
Food Pairing
Enjoy this wine with hearty meals, braised meats such as
venison, lamb, beef, or rich pasta and stews. Suggested
dishes include beef wellington, pot roast, and rack of lamb
