The 2018 growing season was relatively dry. Bud break was a little late compared to prior years and shoot growth was fairly moderate in the first phase. Late rains during the month of April and some in May helped the vines maintain steady growth with minimal to no irrigation needed up to veraison. Accompanied by moderately warm weather, flowering was excellent, leading to a healthy fruit set. Post-veraison we saw a trend of bigger and heavier clusters then average which was supporting our expectations of heavy vintage.

A bouquet of black cherry, blackberry and baking spices slowly open up to unveil herbaceous undertones, menthol and bay laurel. Velvety on the front palate this wine builds revealing a dense mouthfeel with gravelly tannins. The lengthy blueberry finish put the final flourish on this well-structured wine.