Growing Conditions
Matheson and Swede farms are northern end of the Peninsula produce long, loose clusters and give the wine a bit more acid. The Kulpa farm produces larger, tighter clusters and tend to have lower acid and higher brix - approaching 23 for this particular harvest.
Nose
Red berries, red candy
Appearance
Ruby
Food Pairing
Our favorite with a hearty, grilled steak with grilled vegetables and steak fries. For lighter fare, pair with pasta and a sauce made from roasted peppers, tomatoes and garlic that is purreed with a bit of basil, olive oil and a touch of cream cheese.
Aging
Aged in 10% new French oak, 30% in 1 use barrels and 60% in neutral, older barrels.
Harvest
Hand harvested over 2 different days.



