This vibrant salmon colored wine has aromas of fresh strawberry, orange blossoms and spicy floral notes. On the palate, vibrant acidity and a complex fruit profile of ripe strawberries and Rainier cherries. The small amount of Carignan added to this wine provides a hint of tartness and leaves a crisp mineral finish.
Varietal: 96% Grenache, 4% Carignan
Appellation: Alexander Valley
Soil type: Rocky Hillside soils with clay and sand
Vineyard: Mila Estate, Block 8
Vines Head: Trained, 4' x 8' spacing
Farming: Biodynamic, dry farmed or minimal irrigation
Winemaking: 100% whole cluster pressed, fermented in 55 gallon stainless steel drums, goes through a slow cold primary fermentation with natural yeast that last well into January. Wine does not go through malolactic fermentation and is cross filtered during bottling.
Production: 110 Cases
This medium body grenache is full of wild cherries, Herbs de Provence and white pepper. Bright acid and well-integrated tannins leave a long lingering finish. The focus here is on precision rather than power. Drinking well now, this elegant and complex wine will continue to develop over the next 10+ years.
Varietal: 100% Grenache
Appellation: Alexander Valley
Soil type: Rocky Hillside soils with clay and sand
Vineyard: Mila Estate, Block 3
Vines Head: Trained, 4' x 8' spacing
Farming: Biodynamic, dry farmed or minimal irrigation
Winemaking: Field, cluster and berry sorted fruit, 33% whole cluster, fermented in open top stainless steel, natural yeast for primary and malolactic fermentation.
Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Elevage: 18 months in new French Oak 500L puncheons and 20 months in bottle.
Production: 200 Cases
Light ruby in color with beautiful floral notes of ripe red fruit, fresh strawberry and orange rind. On the palate, a beam of cherry matched with a hint of spice and a juicy finish. The wine is elegant yet full of energy. Drink now!
Varietal: 100% Grenache
Appellation: Alexander Valley
Soil type: Rocky Hillside soils with clay and sand
Vineyard: Mila Estate, Block 2
Vines Head: Trained, 4' x 8' spacing
Farming: Biodynamic, dry farmed or minimal irrigation
Winemaking: Field, cluster and berry sorted fruit, 33% whole cluster, fermented in open top stainless steel, natural yeast for primary and malolactic fermentations.
Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Elevage: 18 months in neutral French Oak barrels and 12 months in bottle.
Production: 220 Cases
Intense violet in color. The nose is layered with strawberry, crushed violets and black pepper. The palate is full of dark cherry, blackberry, raspberry and peppercorn with lush tannins. This vintage is all about restraint, refinement and texture. Ready to drink and will age well.
Varietal: 80% Grenache, 20% Syrah
Appellation: Alexander Valley
Soil type: Rocky Hillside soils with clay and sand
Vineyard: Mila Estate
Vines Head: Head Trained, 4' x 8' spacing for Grenache and Trellised, 3.5' x 6' spacing for Syrah
Farming: Biodynamic, dry farmed or minimal irrigation
Winemaking: Field, cluster and berry sorted fruit, 33% whole cluster, fermented in open top stainless steel, natural yeast for primary and malolactic fermentations. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Elevage: 18 months in neutral French Oak barrels for Grenache and 18 months in new French Oak
Production: 180 Cases