Sans

Wine Profile

Production Notes

Varietal Composition: 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Malbec, 2% Syrah

Winemaker Notes

This beautifully structured wine draws you in with alluring aromas of Bing cherry, rooibos tea, loamy earth, and graham cracker, with notions of cinnamon, clove, and wild herbs. On the palate, shapely, fine-grained tannins and energetic acidity add poise and verve to the red currant, raspberry and wild strawberry flavors as they build to a long, dramatic finish.

Production

The 2021 vintage 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 midsummer heat, our 2021 wines offer remarkable richness and depth, with supple textures and lush flowing flavors.