In the nose, rich dark fruit aromas are underscored by enticing oak-inspired notes of caramel, mocha and baking spices. These elements continue on the palate, which spotlights a rich core of blackberry and French plum flavors.
Due to a wet spring and mild growing season the 2010 harvest started 2 weeks later than we would normally expect. Later, milder seasons tend to result in wines of fine elegance and balanced natural acidity. This is exactly what we see in our white wines and the best reds from superior locations. During harvest the conditions (a strong heat wave and then significant late rains), caused us to be very diligent in the vineyards fine tuning the fruit and making timely picking decisions. In the winery we took precautions to be respectful to the characteristics of the fruit and feel that has resulted in wines of character and intrigue.
Harvest Information
13 Napa County appellations
Varietal Content
96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot
Cooperage
Barrel Aging: 12 Months in 100% French Oak
Production/Technical Data
Alcohol: 13.9%
Bottled: November 2011
Released: December 2012