Nose

White pepper and anise on the nose.

Palate

Fruit notes of raspberry, plum, and an earthy finish.

Growing Conditions

The 2020 vintage was relatively normal, with moderate yet consistent temperatures and only a few days of extreme heat exceeding 100°F. Excessive ground moisture prolonged the need to irrigate until mid-summer. September wildfire smoke delayed ripening and harvest a bit, but a long, frost-free fall brought everything to ripeness.

Harvest

October 22nd, 2020

Bottling

August 19th, 2022

Aging

Standard and large format French oak.

Food Pairing

Delightful with wild game, mushrooms, and lamb.