Description
Vintage 2024
After a late 2023 vintage, 2024 proved to be the opposite. A dry winter and spring made the vines work during the early part of the growing season. Bud burst occurred about 3 weeks earlier than the previous year. Beautiful clear spring days were followed with some cold, frosty nights. Through December and January beautiful weather saw vines flourish. 2024 quality across the board looks exceptional.
Winemaking
2 parcels of fruit were hand-picked 8 days apart: the first targeting lift and brightness, the second targeting depth and structure. Small batch open fermentation, 10-12 days on skins with gentle hand plunging. We included some whole bunches during ferment chasing lifted aromatics and complex structure. Basket pressed to seasoned French oak. Malolactic fermentation occurred in barrel. 14 months barrel maturation.
Tasting Notes
The wine opens with lifted aromatics of raspberry over blackberry, violet florals and black pepper spice. The palate is vibrant and expressive, all about primary fruit expression. Finishes with the gentlest squeeze of mineral tannins.
ALC 14.4 %
Vegan friendly
Winemakers: Jack Scholz
