FROM THE WINEMAKER

“On the nose, this wine presents notes of juicy, ripe black plum, blackberry jam, and vanilla. The aromas are welcoming, filling the senses and leading to a velvety entry of dark fruit flavors, vanilla spice and a long cocoa finish highlighted by supple tannin.”

–Stephanie Pope, Winemaker

VINTAGE NOTES

Vintage 2019 began slightly later than normal in some areas, but nonetheless delivered superb results. Spring was marked by occasional rains, which brought welcome soil saturation, and cooler temperatures, which allowed fruit to mature at a steady pace. Summer helped the grapevines to ripen and catch up from their late start. The warm days and cool nights of the fall allowed gradual sugar accumulation and longer hang times, promising fruit of the highest quality with structural beauty from balanced tannin, sugar and acid levels. Harvest began slightly later than normal in some areas with fruit picked at its peak, promising exceptional flavor in bottle.

RECOMMENDED PAIRINGS

Coffee and herb crusted lamb chops, duck confit, chicken mole, wild mushrooms, dried figs and dates with blue cheese and balsamic syrup.

- Chad Hendrickson, Executive Chef