About This Wine

On the nose: Warm tar, cedar, vanilla beans, canelés, blueberries, cigar boxes, wet clay, bay leaves, chocolates, pumpkin seeds, frangipane, hints of cinnamon 

On the palate: Dense, full-bodied, red pear, raspberry, tobacco, blackberry, wild strawberry, almond paste, bitter chocolate, banana peel, starch, bitter orange, vermouth 

Wine Profile

Blend: 100% Petit Verdot

Fermentation:  80% barrel fermented, 20% stainless steel tank fermented 

Aging:  22 months in French oak, 80% new, 20% 1-year-old barrels 

Vintage Notes:

2018 was a dream growing season and harvest for Napa Valley. An abundance of rain in February was followed by continuous days of sunshine and mild temperatures that made for uniform vines and even cluster growth. With no major heat spikes to contend with, there was no need to rush through harvest. Cooler temperatures allowed us to pick when we wanted, without stress and under optimal conditions. The gift from Mother Nature translated to wines that not only have great concentration but also an amazing freshness.