2018 Ceres
WINEMAKER NOTES
SMELLS LIKE: cayenne-spiced cocoa, dusty blueberry, dried oregano, vanilla
TASTES LIKE: ripe plum, milk chocolate, black cherry, raspberry sauce
MOUTHFEEL: approachable tannins with a smooth, chocolatey finish
DRINK WITH: meatballs in tomato sauce, turkey with cranberry, brisket, pâté
THE 2018 VINTAGE
The 2018 growing season kicked off with a nice, even spring. July brought in hotter temperatures, as well as some smoke from surrounding fires. But by the second week of August, the weather cooled off considerably to usher in one of the most ideal ripening seasons in recent history.
September brought beautiful, mild weather, offering the fruit several extra weeks to hang during long, sun-filled fall days. Harvest wrapped up on October 15th, producing wines that are balanced with great fruit expression. A harvest to remember, indeed!
VITICULTURE
100% estate, sustainably farmed
Founding member of VINEA
WINE SPECIFICS
VARIETALS: 58% Cabernet Franc, 42% Malbec
OAK PROGRAM: 100% French; 77% neutral, 23% new
HARVEST DATES: 9/27- 10/13/18
FINISHED ALCOHOL: 14.5%
PRODUCTION: 411 cases