A dark ruby color. Definitely scents of black fruit, toasty oak and candy cane undertones, (sweet peppermint), just a nuance. Complexity of perfume. A little tight aromatically but cellaring and or just warming in glass or decanting will coax more. Very structured with medium tannin and a good acidity. Also built to last. Palate is black fruit, a little jammy with dark plum, black cherry and mulberry, some blood orange rind. Mouthfilling, more masculine than feminine. Lots of earthiness with some spice. A substantial and warm wine that expands as exposed to air. Both elegant and complex. Meaty, hearty and reminiscent of a French Burgundy. A wine for a beef stew or a hearty roast.

46 year old vines of Clone #5 Pommard and Martini Clone #58.

Harvested August 18th, 2016
Bottled May 15th, 2018
PH 3.45
TA .629g/100ml
13.3% Alcohol
Unfined and Unfiltered

175 cases produced.

Double Gold Medal Winner, 94 PTS, 2021 American Fine Wine Competition, June 2021