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Wine Profile

Production Notes

Varietal Composition: 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Malbec

Winemaker Notes

Powerful and impeccably polished, the 2021 vintage produced an epic Grand Passage with effusive aromas of dark berry compote, currant and brambly blackberry entwined with sophisticated hints thyme, bay leaf and crushed-rocks. On the palate, alluring layers of juicy black raspberry, black currant, juniper and cedar glider across silky tannins, with mesmerizing hints of dark tobacco leaf, black tea and incense emerging throughout a vibrant and velvety finish.

Production

The 2021 vintage on Red Mountain will be famous for its warm growing season and its drought conditions, which combined to produce historically low yields. While budbreak was two weeks ahead of normal thanks to a warm, dry spring, blustery weather during flowering caused some shatter leading to very low yields. A late-June heatwave led to incredible phenolic development, while a second heatwave during veraison spurred the vines towards early ripening. Harvest started early, with ideal weather throughout September and October, and concluded two weeks ahead of schedule without any pressure from frost or rain. Due to the low yields and intense midsummer heat, our 2021 wines are displaying incredible power, ripeness and concentration.