Growing Conditions
The 2021 growing season was very typical where the early morning marine layers gave way to warm days and light breezes throughout the growing season. Some mid-summer heatwaves delayed growth a bit, but late-summer cooling resulted in a slight delay of harvest while we waited for acidity, pH and brix to balance creating mature flavors.
Aging
The lots were aged separately for 12 months, in 40% Twice Used French Oak, 60% Neutral French Oak. The lots were racked once during its cellar life, with the second to blend the lots together then barreled down in 62% New French Oak, 38% Twice Used French Oak where the lots will rest for three months until the final racking, just prior to filtering and bottling.
Bottling
February 2023