95% Zinfandel 3% Syrah 2% Petite Sirah
Notes of blueberry/ blackberry reduction, a rich and concentrated core of blue and red fruit that intermingles with coffee, tobacco, cracked black pepper; floral notes add finesse as do anise and clove characteristics. Hints of oak express as caramel wrapped red apples and vanilla soaked blueberries. The palate is extremely full and rich, with velvety luxurious tannins and the finish is long and smooth.
Aged: 21 months in American & French oak barrels; 45% new
Estate grown 36% Merlot 26% Cabernet Franc 35% Cabernet Sauvignon 3% Petit Verdot
This wine is the expression of its name, 'Integrity'. Its deep reddish-black coloris consistent with the flavors of dark red fruis, rose petals, vanilla and clove.
In the glass its layers open revealiing a wine with aging potential and complexity.This full bodied wine is perfectly weighted to the core of red fruit flavors, spice, and blueberry and has incredible length to the finish which is concentrated on black cherries.
Aged: Aged 22 months in 50% new French Oak
100% Syrah
The 2006 Syrah benefited from a long, cool growing season, allowing the floral aromatics of Syrah to be balanced with flavors of red apple, bing cherry, black strap molasses, cinnamon, tobacco and vanilla wafers. Rose petals and anise are abundant on the nose. The texture of this wine envelpoes the mouth like silk sheets against the skin. The silky texture gives way to a firm finish of classic syrah green olive subtleties.
Aged: 16 months in French oak barrels.
100% Chenin Blanc, Old Vines
Thanks to a perfect growing season, this wine has very complex yet classic Chenin Blanc flavors; peach, pear, citrus blossoms, honeysuckle, apple, lime and lemon. It is crisp, clean, fruit forward, and refreshing. The structure on the palate is full and silky with a crisp finish. The wine has a zesty citrus character on the palate with notes of peach, melon and floral blossoms, and a silky texture that is accentuated by hints of vanilla on the finish.
100% Cabernet Franc
This wine's well choreographed aromas dance in a great interplay of violets, blueberry, and cracked black pepper intermingled with subtle background aromatics of caramel, strawberry, anise, and chocolate. On the palate blueberry and dark cherry are laced with chocolate and spice. The tannins are sleek yet bold, and full on the palate while maintaining an elegance to the overall structure The finish is long, laden with cherry, clove caramel and allspice.
Aged: 15 months in American & French oak barrels; 25% new
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