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.