Cabernet Sauvignon
picked
September 28, 2017
First quarter moon
pressed
October 24, 2017
Waxing crescent moon
racked
May 22, 2019
Waning gibbous moon
bottled
May 31, 2019
Waning crescent moon
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.
Cabernet Franc
picked
September 8, 2017
Waning gibbous moon
pressed
October 5, 2017
Full moon
racked
May 22, 2019
Waning gibbous moon
bottled
May 31, 2019
Waning crescent moon
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.
Petit Verdot
picked
September 29, 2017
First quarter moon
pressed
October 31, 2017
Waxing gibbous moon
racked
May 22, 2019
Waning gibbous moon
bottled
May 31, 2019
Waning crescent moon
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.