The 2018 growing season began with a relatively mild winter that led to a strong bud break in April. This was followed by a warm and wet May which allowed for increased vegetative vigor in the vines. Flowering started soon after in early June, slightly ahead of its usual schedule. The 2018 summer was one of the hottest and driest on record for the Willamette Valley. Yet, even with this added heat, the vines continued to ripen beautifully and were able to retain their acidity. Despite the uncharacteristically warm growing season, phenological ripeness, brix and acidity all came into balance to create a very memorable harvest with elegant fruit and vibrant acidity.

WINE PROFILE
AROMAS:
Choke cherry, sassafras, lavender, milk chocolate, peppermint.

FLAVORS:
Pomegranate, shitake mushroom, black pepper,molasses, leather.

TEXTURE:
Wound like a spring with red to blue fruit notes on the mid palate, cleansing acidity and vibrant tannins on the finish.