Deep purple color, opaque in glass. Expressive nose of crushed espresso bean, mocha and cassis. On the palate dark fruits, blackberry and plum intermingle with subtle dried thyme and blueberry. Secondary characters have started to show through with bottle age, these include cedar and cigar box, freshly cured tobacco leaf. The tannins are bold, which when set into the context of the wines rich flavor and texture provide a delicious balance to the balanced acidity. With a long, evolving finish this wine is perfect for pairing with food or enjoying by itself. Drinking well now but will benefit from careful cellaring over the next twenty years.

This wine is full and bright, offering abundant tropical notes of pineapple, guava, and mango with notes of strawberry and lemon. Wet sea-stone minerality lingers on the finish. Enjoy with fried fish tacos, or a goat cheese and strawberry salad.

The 2022 Pinot Noir presents an enticing aromatic profile with red fruit, such as ripe cherries, fresh raspberries, and cranberries. Additional subtle notes of floral elements of rose petals and violets along with a touch of earthy woodland undertones complement the nose. This lovely Pinot Noir has a medium-bodied palate, offering a silky and smooth texture with refined tannins, flavors of red fruits such as cherry, raspberry, and cranberry. Balanced acidity adds freshness and brightness to the palate making this wine a perfect pairing for truffled mushroom Risotto and fresh garlic bread.

An age worthy classic, this wine will continue to reveal it's myriad layers of complexity over the next 20 years. For now, a deep opaque purple in the glass, displaying aromas of wild sage, dark cherry, violet and cassis. The tannins are firm and support the intense mid palate of fruit in this wine. The acidity is dialed back, so as not to accentuate the tannins, it provides and backbone to wine, giving freshness to each sip. The flavor profile starts with a dried herb note, moving into ripe dark plum before heading in another direction towards cigar box and cedar, interesting, complex and highly enjoyable.

The palate is energetic, with ripe citrus and green apple flavors. The acid helps maintain the freshness alongside a relatively low alcohol level. Focused, mineral driven chardonnay. For those who like less oak.