Perfect for April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse!

“You did not come this far to only come this far”
Ripe red cherries, boysenberries, purple flowers & nice spices. The palate is juicy, smooth, polished and delicious.

Fully ranged from ripe, red fruits to dark and brooding notes. Layers and layers of crushed blackberries underlined with spice. Juicy and round with lush, supportive tannins, the finish lingers long into a promising future.

Wine Profile
Varietals
35% Cabernet Sauvignon
35% Merlot
25% Malbec
5% Barbera

AVA
93% Mendocino, Pauli Ranch, 7% Rockpile

ABV
14.2%

Oak
10% new French, 90%% neutral

Winemaker Notes
All of the fruit was gently destemmed and crushed, then inoculated. Each fermentation was pumped-over twice daily, with the temperature peaking at 90º F. Maceration from 12 to 28 days, barrel aged 20 months.

Our Inspirational Wine Maker: With over 25 years of experience in the wine industry, Nicole Walsh has held every position in wine production including Winemaking, Vineyard Management, Grower Relations, and Property Development.

Originally from Saginaw, MI, Nicole graduated with honors from Michigan State University with a major in Horticulture/Viticulture at a time when this undergraduate department comprised of two students. This rare opportunity gave her a hands-on opportunity to be guided by graduate professors in Horticulture with a focus on growing grapes and making wine.  During her last semester, she attended a sustainable agriculture institution Universidad E.A.R.T.H. in Costa Rica. It was there that she became proficient in the Spanish language and solidified her commitment to sustainable agriculture. Nicole is a star winemaker with 23 vintages making wine. She has an abundance of 90+ scores and is a respected leader in the Women Owned Winery Movement.