Vinification:

?The Annadel Gap Vineyard is a special place. Located between Mt. Hood and the Sonoma Mountains, our site is characterized by thick morning fog and strong afternoon winds. Alluvial, glacial, and sedimentary in?fluences create a wide array of soil types. Fruit was hand harvested at night. Clones were kept separate, hand sorted and fermented individually. 25–50% whole cluster, co-fermented with 3-7% Roussanne, 5-6 days of cold soak, punch downs 1-3 times daily, 14 days on skins & basket pressed. Gravity fed into French oak (62% new). Aged 16 months on lees, gently ?ned,bottled un?ltered.
 

Aromatics:

Plum, boysenberry and ?fig; forest, floor, tru?es, porcinis and redwood; dark chocolate, black and white pepper, smoked brisket and ?oral uplifted notes of lavender and lilac.

Palate:

Fine chalky tannins that are robust yet supple, warm and richly textured. Dried blackberry, blue and purple forest berry fruited; ?florentina bistecca, lardons, prosciutto; cinnamon, licorice, star anise, co?ee.