Proprietary Red Spring Mountain 2021
Mild temperatures punctuated this drought year with only a few heat spikes during the summer. The ideal weather of 2021, coupled with lower yields, produced wines that offer intense aromatics and flavors with excellent aging potential. Spring Mountain District Proprietary Red reveals the diversity of terroir and quality of one of Napa Valley’s truly unique AVA’s. Straddling the northern and eastern slopes of the Mayacamas directly behind the town of St. Helena, the vineyards of Spring Mountain reach 2,200 feet in elevation and feature a variety of different aspects with a mix volcanic and sedimentary soils.
Fermentation: 60% barrel fermented in French oak, 30% new barrels