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 uences create a wide array of soil types. Fruit was hand-harvested at night. is Tablas Creek clone was hand sorted; 45% whole clusters were included; 6 days of cold soak, gentle punch downs 1-3 times daily, 24 days on skins & gently basket pressed. Gravity fed into French oak barrels (45% new). Aged 16 months on lees, gently fined, bottled unfiltered.

Aromatics:

Earthy, sousbois tones with pine resin and redwood sap, black cherry, blackberry, raspberry, cassis, dried rose.

Palate:

The dark fruit nose gives way to earthy porcini mushrooms, potpourri, chocolate covered cherries in cordial, tar and dried cranberry. Fine and velvety in texture, lush mid-palate with chewy, elegant tannins.