WINEMAKER’S NOTES

Deep, opaque color with intense aromatics of crème de cassis, black plum, blackberry, dark chocolate, and cedar. Powerful, yet supple, tannins are framed by lively acidity. The palate has notes of blackberry, black cherry, crème de cassis, espresso, dark chocolate, and cigar box. The finish is long and elegant with notes of crème de cassis, black cherry, and dark chocolate. This is a well-balanced wine that is delicious to drink now, but it should be at its best in 7-9 years and will hold for 12+ years.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Pre-fermentation maceration of 102 hours and a post-fermentation maceration of 84 hours. 100% native yeast fermentation. The wine was punched down by hand 2 times each day during macerations and fermentation. All individual wine components, including free run and press fractions, were kept separate until final blending. Elevage was 18 months in 40% new French oak and 60% neutral French oak.

CASES PRODUCED   227

VARIETALS   67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot

APPELLATION   DuBrul Vineyard, XL Vineyard, Bacchus Vineyard, and Firethorn Vineyard, Columbia Valley