The year began with abundant rainfall followed by a mild spring. A Labor Day heatwave kicked harvest into full gear. Early October saw fierce, warm winds that fueled an unprecedented firestorm. Fortunately, all of our grapes had been harvested, and in the winery out of harm’s way. The wines of the 2017 vintage are being described as having “finesse, great complexity of flavor, and elegant.”

The aroma is very fragrant, with impressions of dark plum, mocha, black currants, blackberry, warm toast, and sweet baking spices. On the palate are impressions of ripe black plum, blackberry, mint, chocolate, wild strawberry, baking spices, and black tea. The finish is long with a balance between the extracted juicy fruit and powerful structure in this Napa Valley Blend.