Tasting Notes

Perched high above the Silverado Trail on the eastern Oakville Bench and renown for its red volcanic soil and ample morning and afternoon sunlight, this is a vineyard we feel honored to make wine from. A translucent purple wine opens with signature scents of dark red and blue fruits, cassis and smoldering incense. A fruit forward wine with notably plush and silky tannins matched with natural acidity, give this wine both a juicy concentration and a multi-dimensional and textural quality. Considerable depth and fruit will continue to develop as the grape and barrel tannins integrate with bottle age and will bring forth tremendous purity and allure. Decanting a few hours will benefit this wine for early drinking; cellar for 4-8 years to enjoy this wine as it hits its stride.