An unusually dry winter and early spring were followed by a severe frost in April. That event, coupled with a May heat spell during bloom, led to lower-than-normal crop levels. The summer was dry and relatively warm until a burst of heat in early September. We harvested each individual lot of fruit based on physiological ripeness and flavor

Deep, dark and dense, our 2008 Estate Red has a compelling bouquet packed with cherries, cassis, blackberries and cardamom. The palate is lush and concentrated with layers of blackberries, blueberries, hazelnut and cocoa. The supporting tannins are nicely concealed by the lush, opulent texture. While it shows surprisingly well now, this wine will only get better with time.