Winemaker Notes

The year started out with ample rainfall which kept the soils moist and cool into spring. Summer was marked by warm, even daytime temperatures with few extreme heat spikes. The opportune weather conditions continued into late summer and fall. The harvest was of average volume, if not slightly below average and the fruit quality was exceptional; allowing us to craft wines with fresh acidity, texture, structure and finesse. Each lot was hand-picked, crushed and pressed, then racked, blended and aged 10 months in 100% French oak.