Winemaker Notes

The 2017 vintage was defined by the warmth of the growing season resulting in a fruit set that yielded wines with big and bold flavors. Our 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Moose Valley Vineyard highlights ripe aromatics of wild boysenberry, macerated cherry and black plum along with our classic vineyard notes of crushed stone and incense. The new French oak barrels are revealed with a subtle hint of cut cedar, milk chocolate and vanilla bean. The palate reflects the warm character of the vintage pushing forth layers of plum cake, kirsch and red licorice finishing with a note of spearmint and mace. The finely-grained tannins and fresh acidity promise at least a decade of cellaring potential.