ACCOLADES

96+ Wine Advocate "Deep, layered scents of pomegranate, rhubarb, tea leaves, salami and dried flowers. Features concentrated, spicy flavors structured by powerful, powdery tannins and chiseled acidity."

WINE TECHNICALS

Certified Organically Grown
Harvest date: October 14, 2022
Fruit source: Lewman Vineyard 777 planted 2002 (95%), and a bit of 667 and 943 planted 2013-2016
Grapes at harvest: Brix 23.2, pH 3.01, TA 6.1 gr/liter
Finished wine: Alcohol 13.3%, pH 3.55, TA 5.6 gr/liter
Barrel aged 14 months in French oak, 38% new barrels
585 cases produced
Bottled unfined December 12, 2023.

WINEMAKER NOTES

This is our third vintage farming Lewman Vineyard and our second making a singular wine since we purchased the property. We had many excellent options at our disposal, and we elected to focus our attention on the southern blocks, which we felt had the best natural balance on the property. One of the many things that makes this property unique is the way savory and fruit come together: aromas of shiitake mushroom, soy, and cooking chocolate layer over black cherry, blueberry, and blood orange. There is a density and gravity to this vintage and this wine that will reward 3-5 years of patience and I think the real payoff will come in 10-15 years.

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