The 2021 growing season was very typical through early spring with warm days and cool nights. Early summer through harvest gave us some unexpected heatwaves but plenty of marine breezes and mild weather prevailed.

Rich, savory and spicy aromas.

Flavors of bell pepper, raspberry and pencil shavings mingle with red fruit to balance this complex wine. On the finish, fine tannins integrate beautifully leaving a luscious long finish.

Filet Mignon with a Red Wine Sauce and Scalloped Potatoes

The lot was aged for 6 months in 100% neutral French and American Oak. The wine was racked only once during its cellar life where the blend was moved to 20% new French Oak. The final racking occurred just prior to filtering and bottling.

The result was a slight delay of harvest while we waited for acidity, pH and brix to balance creating mature flavors.

July 2022