Appearance medium ruby
Aromas black fruit, blueberry, raspberry, dark chocolate, tobacco leaf, black tea, leather, peat moss, rose petal, bacon fat
Palate plum, blackberry pie, graphite, medium+ acidity and tannins give it structure and age-worthiness
Food Pairing Suggestions
A particularly versatile vintage at the table, the key here is the pedigree of your ingredients and a skillfully light touch on the sauces. Elegant enough to accompany your favorite herbed chicken, turkey or pork dishes, it will nonetheless stand proudly next to something richer like beef, lamb or game. Plenty of freshness and lift also guarantee a good fit for your favorite red sauce, so feel free break out the Italian menu as well.
Production
126 cases
Alcohol
14.4%
Aging Potential
Will age well for another 10+ years under proper cellar conditions
Vineyard
Blue Rock Vineyard
About The Vineyard
All grapes for this wine come from the best blocks at our Blue Rock Estate Vineyard in Alexander Valley.
Winemaker Notes
Aged 22 Months in44% New French Oak