Nose

Fruit that appears to be dried and ripe at the same time, then cigar-box spice

Palate

Powerful yet finely grained tannins and a broad capacious mouthfeel

Growing Conditions

Cedar Lake and TImberlee Vineyards

Harvest

Beautiful sunny conditions on October 19th with a high right around 70 degrees. October 20th started off nice, and towards the end of the day rain came through and a cold front followed behind it. The Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc were all the last picks of the 2021 harvest.

Winemaking

Four-day cold soak followed by inoculation of yeast that lasted about 2 weeks before pressing. All varietals were fermented separately and barreled separately.

Aging

Aged 18 months in a blend of new French oak and neutral barrels. All varietals were kept separate before a final blending trial that took place in May of 2023.