On the nose, this wine opens with classic notes of briary raspberry, licorice, and baked blackberries. On the palate the wine is layered and supple with round tannins and vibrant acidity. Richly textured to the end, the wine has a long and lingering finish
Pair with grilled pork or a summer vegetable ragout.
The start of the 2019 growing season was wet, however the silver lining to a wet winter and spring is healthy cover crop growth and a full soil profile. By April rain had started to slow and the soils dried out a bit, allowing us to add large amounts of organic matter back to the soils. With healthy soils and good weather, bloom went well and our vineyards set a very nice balanced crop. Irrigation was held to a minimum throughout the growing season. Moderate temperatures into mid-September and led to a gradual ripening curve for the grapes approaching harvest dates that preserved bright fruit flavors and refreshing acid structure in the wines. The wines also showcase a fully ripe, soft tannin structure.
