Nose

A cocktail of grenadine and orange liqueur garnished with an olive provide aromatic depth on the nose.

Palate

The nose is contrasted by a palate of everything dried: figs, herbs, cranberries, and prunes. Bright acid, tannins, and elevated alcohol carry the finish.

Growing Conditions

Estate Vineyard Block: CF1 & CF2

Harvest

January 3, 2018

Bottling

September 13, 2018

Winemaking

Yeast: Rhone 2226

Cold Soak: No

Fermentation Duration: 18 days

Malolactic Fermentation: No

Additional Notes: Grapes dried on vine 2 months after traditional harvest; fruit was whole cluster foot pressed; wine rested in barrels for 8 months

Total Acid: 6.6 g/L

Residual Sugar: 0.6%

Aging

1 2nd-use oak French barrel and 1 3rd-use oak French barrel