2016
Moon Mountain Vineyard
Right Bank
Bordeaux Blend
Wine Notes
Merlot reveals its bold potential in this silky offering. Combined with Cabernet Franc’s savory magnetism, the pairing forms a powerful duo. The secret to its stride is the unique aspect and altitude of our Dynamite and Feather vineyard blocks. High atop Moon Mountain Vineyard, these blocks overlook Sonoma Valley nearly 2,000 feet below. Here the vines soak in abundant afternoon sunshine before cool Pacific Ocean breezes move in at dusk, helping preserve acidity in the finished wine. The tannins are formidable but velvety and integrated, a common theme for this celebrated vintage.
- Vintage2016
- Estate grown and crafted at Moon Mountain Vineyard
Winemaking
- Blend60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc
- Farming100% organic, CCOF certified
- Aging22 months in 60% new French oak
- Cellaring15+ years
- pH3.54
- TA6.1 g/l
- Alcohol14.1%
- Production745 cases