With a late heat spike, our vines shut down a bit, which ultimately gave the clusters more time to develop flavor without becoming over-ripe. Hand-picked, meticulously sorted, this was the first year we included block seven into the blend, and we are smitten with her. Block one (45%) gives us our fennel and star anise, block three (32%) gives us our cedar and tobacco leaf, and block seven (18%) gives us everything pretty: plum, currant, orange zest, cocoa and rosemary, freshly grated nutmeg. 

This bold, ruby red elixir is unique, powerful, and bursting with energy. Planted in 2010, we’re arriving at the place where the vines self-regulate how much fruit they want to carry, and every year will continue to hone their nature craft. Black pepper, dried herbs, sage and thyme, dusty raspberry, plum, spicy vanilla, with a chalky, textural finish. This wine will age well because of its robust tannin, beautiful fruit, and an abundance of acid. 

This is our big boy, but still a gentle giant. On the nose you find lavender, sage, leather, pepper, and fresh cedar… carried through to the palette with graphite, black currant, and black tea. Every time I open this wine, it drinks incredibly well.