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.