FROM THE WINEMAKER

"This vintage delights with aromas of ripe red fruits, a touch of earthiness, and a foundation of refined, toasty oak. The palate is smooth and expansive, with refined tannins that glide effortlessly, revealing layers of ripe red fruit reminiscent of strawberry jam, complemented by the refined warmth of toasted marshmallows.”

 - Stephanie Pope, Winemaker

VINTAGE NOTES

Vintage 2022 started out warm, with budbreak beginning as early as Valentine's Day. Winter provided minimal rainfall so we knew it would be a challenging, yet rewarding season. We were limited in the number of clusters per vine, but were able to nurture those clusters throughout the moderate summer. A long veraison was followed by an intense heat event in early September which turned our slow ripening into a much quicker harvest than anticipated. Overall 2022 was full of challenges, but still made outstanding fruit through the adversities.