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The grapes for this wine were grown in vineyards located in the southern portion of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Dotting the western foothills of Mount Madonna, these vineyards benefit from both the nearby Monterey Bay’s cooling influence and the warm sunshine which rains down upon their southwest-facing slopes. A low Region 1, the grapes grown here display vivid, varietal notes while maintaining a backbone necessary for great structure and ageability. To further optimize maturity in the grapes, the vineyards utilize a number of sunlight-tovine-enhancing techniques including leaf-pulling, shoot thinning, quadrilateral cordons, vertical- shoot-positioning, and fruit-thinning.

Tasting Notes:

COLOR: Garnet with a purple edge
NOSE: Earthy with vibrant aromas of raspberry, strawberry and cherry.
MOUTH: Cherries, mint, and strawberry define the palate followed by soft notes of vanilla. A velvety softness underpins the mouthfeel and offers a wine that is exquisitely approachable, yet able to age gracefully for several years.

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