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This wine was produced from Burgess winery's vineyard on the western-side of Howell mountain. The vines were replanted in the 70’s and now show a high level of maturity and consistency. These qualities are further enhanced by the western facing location. They use the most modern fermentation concept of horizontal rotary fermenters to extract all the positive components and manage tannin extraction. This vintage was close to its normal harvest dates. The mountain-side vineyards are always 2 – 3 weeks ahead of the Valley floor because of their excellent drainage which moves the entire growing season ahead. The wine shows the complexity of the five-varietal blend. The vintage was marked by a very warm harvest. This means the fruit from their vineyard, which normally has a spicy personality, is more towards the bright fruit character. The flavors are concentrated and the finish has a lingering effect. All the aromas are in balance with the wine’s 100% French oak barrel aging influence. "This wine delivers a solid core of rich, intense blackberry and currant flavors that are framed by chewy tannins and cedary oak, all well-proportioned and showing the kind of focus and balance you hope for in a young wine. Best from 2006 through 2012. 7,500 cases made. –JL" - Rated 88, Wine Spectator |
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