Concentrated aromas of licorice and chocolate meld with tobacco, black cherry and blackberry flavors with hints of olive. This opulent and darkly hued wine is wrapped around toasted hazelnut and vanilla, which lingers on the palate to create a long and smooth finish with polished tannins.
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| Appellation: |
Alexander Valley |
| Vineyard: |
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| Harvest: |
October 2-5, 2001, Picked at 26.5 Brix, average |
| Barrel Aging: |
30 months in 60% new French and American oak |
| Winemaking: |
Hand harvested, then gently crushed going into a six-week long maceration to extract the optimal flavors. Fermented in small open-top bins, which were punched down three times daily, then lightly basket press. Unfined and unfiltered. |
| Release: |
Fall 2005, Suggested Retail - $45.00 |
| Bottled: |
June 23, 2004 |
| Production: |
398 cases |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol 15.1%, pH 3.63 |
| Press & Awards: |
Double Gold
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2006 West Coast Wine Competition
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| Silver Medal |
2005 Santa Rosa Press Democrat/Savor "North of the Gate" Wine Competition |
| Bronze Medal |
2005 Orange County Fair Wine Competition |
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