Napa Valley
Medium ruby in color; shows its varietal characteristics immediately on the bouquet with a darker spiciness, dried tobacco leaf, plum and dried herbs. Somewhat savory in its aromatics. Very balanced food friendly wine. Lingers with some spice notes along with nicely integrated tannins.
Vineyard: Napa Valley; hearty mountain fruit, south-facing on Atlas Peak, twenty year-old vines, Antinori clone.
Harvest & Ageing: Handpicked & sorted, fermented in French oak puncheon, 21 days on the skins, gentle basket press, slow native malolactic through spring. 29 months in neutral French oak.
Cases Produced: 80
25.6 °Bx | pH 3.70 | TA 5.3 g/L | 14.9% ABV
