Description
Awards
91 Pts. – Wine Enthusiast
Winemaker
The 2011 harvest was small, but excellent fruit. Lodi was blessed with warm days and cool nights, allowing the Cabernet grapes to mature. Brix at Harvest 24. Cold soaked for 3 days. Small lot fermented, over a period of 10 days. Aged in Charred Tennessee Bourbon Barrels for 6 months and then in French oak for 6 months. The final blend has touched 6% Merlot and 4% Petite Sirah to give it a big barrel-aged finish.
Tasting Notes
“Bold and full-bodied black plum, candied orange, creamy vanilla, and sandalwood aromas arise on the nose. The palate offers bramble blackberry, strawberry-rhubarb, fennel, lemon zest and maple. Lifted red fruits, cinnamon spice, and supple tannins show on the finish. Pair with smoked pork belly.”
–Wine Enthusiast
