Tasting Note
COLOR: Zircon red in color and slightly opaque.
NOSE: Nose of Black plume, currant and redwood forrest.
PALATE: Palate enjoys ripe stone fruits, caramel and blueberry
FINISH: The Finish is long with notes of sandalwood, cassis and toasted vanilla.
TANNINS & ACID: Medium tannins with balanced acidity.
DECANT: Consume now or hold for several years.
Technical Data
HARVEST DATE: 4 SEPT 2015
TONS HARVESTED: 3.8
BRIX AT HARVEST: 24.9’
FERMENTATION: Whole berry in stainless steel tanks. 96 hour cold soak. D-80 Lallemand Yeast. 24 Hour extended maceration. 100% Malolactic conversion using ML Alpha.
COOPERAGE: Nadalie Colbert French Oak, 2 years.
BOTTLING: Bottled 17 AUG 2017, Aprox 250 cases produced Alcohol 13.9%, pH 3.61, TA 6.4 .
Food Pairings
This wine will go well with Standing Prime Rib of Beef, slow roasted with root vegetables.
