Aroma
Aromas reminiscent of black currant,
pomegranate, baking spice, forest floor and espresso.
Maturation
27 months in French oak, 62% new.
Appearance
The wine is deep garnet in colour.
Palate
The palate is rich and textured with
flavours of black cherry, dark chocolate, leather, and warm oak spices. The site gives the
wine great tannin structure that is bold but integrated.
Vinification
After cold soaking for 3 days, the
fermentation was in stainless steel
tanks at 85°-90°.
Vintage Notes
Abundant winter rains helped refresh the groundwater and our reservoirs. Bud break was
a little late, the vines responded to the water and moderate spring weather with plenty of
growth. Good weather prevailed during bloom giving us an even fruit set. The summer
was fairly moderate, with plenty of sun during the day and marine influences during the
night. The harvest was near ideal with average timing and crop size. The wines have great
elements of fruit and earth with a well-integrated tannin structure that will help them age
well for decades.
Region Notes
Sycamore Vineyard—Rutherford (100%): Small 24-acre vineyard located about 1.2 miles
south of Bosché, right up against the Mayacamas Range, this vineyard has a rich clay loam.
Sycamore Vineyard produces small berries reminiscent of mountain fruit berries, with
intense extract of color and flavor. The color is very dark early in the fermentation, with
flavors of black currant and blackberry with a forest floor complexity.
