Winemaker Notes
Both elegant and expansive, this wine begins with tantalizing aromas of blackberry, orange zest, graphite and white flowers. The rich dark berry and graphite layers are echoed on the palate, where they mingle with layers of molasses and clove, with fascinating savory undertones revealing themselves throughout the long, pleasurable finish.
Production
2019 brought another exceptional vintage to Napa Valley, resulting in wines with alluring polish and poise! The season began with a wet winter followed by a mild spring. While this led to a slightly later-than-normal start to the season, ideal summer weather with no significant heat spikes ensured ideal flavor development, yielding complex and vibrant whites, and refined reds with elegant tannins, enticing aromatics and beautiful fruit flavors.