Vineyard Winemaker’s Vineyard Notes: Located in Annapolis sitting high up on a knoll where you can see the Pacific on a clear day. Soils are a blend of alluvial and Goldridge loam. Mix of Dijon clones 828 & 113. Dry winter, mild spring and summer with handful of days in the low 100s. Below normal yields. Harvested 2.6 tons on 9/10.

Winemaker’s Tasting Notes: Stainless steel fermented, aged for 16 months sur lees in 100% French oak; 35% new oak. Dark ruby red in color. Dense nose of rhubarb pie, Bing cherry & bay leaf. Secondary aromas of camphor & chamomile tea. Ripe flavors of wild strawberry & plum. Long finish of raspberry jam and brambly blackberry with hints of baker’s chocolate framed nicely with fine tannins.

Alcohol: 15.5% alc.