These grapes, growing steps away from the winery, were hand picked early in the harvest. The vintage was wetter & cooler, even into the spring. A large canopy protected these larger sized tight clustered grapes from sunburn. Note the amaretto cherry flavor, contrasting dried herbal notes and clay minerality. Only 94 cases with an alcohol of 15.1% - a big wine.
DOUBLE GOLD - 95 points, Sunset Magazine International Competition.
Enjoy now but the wine will continue to age beautifully. Bottled 5.26.22
Food pairings: Paella, roast turkey, rosemary garlic pork loin with plum sauce, roast lamb