Vintage Summary:
The 2013 growing season started like the 2012, with an early bud break. As in the previous year, Ideal conditions during bloom allowed for an almost perfect set. Outside of a heat spike in late June, the temperate conditions continued through verasion in July and August. As with 2012 there were very uniform clusters but the canopies were more balanced in 2013.
The harvest season started off early, with ideal moderate temperature that shrugged off two brief September rains.
The wonderful set and more balanced canopy gave a more “normal” yield during harvest. The berry sizes were smaller and clusters were average. With the ability to pick when we wanted, the resulting phenological ripeness produced excellent
quality grapes.
Winemaker’s Tasting Notes:
An intense nose of black cherry, red raspberry, pomegranate, gardenia, tobacco, fresh coffee bean and roasted marshmallows.
A marionberry attack leads to a juicy mouth of plum, blueberry, bing cherry, black olive and dark chocolate truffle. Meltable tannins give way to a long zesty red currant finish.
Composition:
53% Syrah
16% Tannat
11% Cabernet Sauvignon
10% Petite Verdot
6% Malbec
2% Cabernet Franc
1% Carménère
1% Merlot
Ageing: 100% French Oak for 20months
Alcohol: 14.9%