2016 Ceres

SMELLS LIKE: blueberry, violets, cigar box

TASTES LIKE: raspberry, bright plum, tarragon, sweet Mexican cinnamon

MOUTHFEEL:  juicy, rich & opulent, complex, density & grip on the finish

DRINK WITH: pizza, roasted meats, mushroom risotto, lasagna, manchego

2016 was the longest harvest we can remember. It was one of the earliest growing seasons on record, bud break, bloom and veraison were all the earliest we have ever seen. We started picking in August and didn’t finish until mid-October (just before the rain!). This combination of early and long created the best of both worlds. 2016 is poised to go down in the books as one of the most perfect growing seasons. April and May were warm and dry with temperatures jumping into the triple digits by early June. This hot start led to a large crop, with larger berries and cluster weights. Cooler temperatures arrived mid-summer and continued through harvest. As things cooled significantly it allowed for long hang times and optimal picking dates. This long season allowed the grapes to ripen slowly preserving freshness and elegance in the wines.

100% estate, sustainably farmed

Founding member of VINEA

VARIETALS: 54% Malbec, 46% Cabernet Franc

ESTATE VINEYARDS:47% Summit View, 23% Goff, 15% Octave, 15% Seven Hills

APPELLATION: 100% Walla Walla Valley
OAK PROGRAM: 100% French; 77% neutral, 23% new
HARVEST DATES: 9/19 – 10/12/2016
FINISHED ALCOHOL: 14.5%
PRODUCTION: 303 cases

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