FROM THE WINEMAKER

“Originally inspired by the blends crafted during our annual Blending Party each April, each vintage of the Collectors Cuvée is a unique wine. For vintage 2018, Cabernet Sauvignon leads the blend with Merlot and Malbec layered in to create the perfect harmony. This supple and bold wine is deep in color and offers aromas of wild mountain blackberries and hints of clove. Rich and juicy upon entry, ripe plum and cassis marry with well-integrated tannins and notes of cinnamon and allspice presenting on the long finish.”

– Stephanie Pope, Winemaker

VINTAGE NOTES

Each vintage presents a unique set of conditions, and we approach every year ready to face the challenge. For vintage 2018, budbreak began on schedule at the end of February, and spring brought moderate temperatures that progressed into a warm summer without any disruptive heat spikes. Steady growing conditions continued through Harvest, which began in mid-September for the white varieties. We continued picking our red varieties long into thefirst weeks of November. With such lengthy hang time, the fruit matured consistently and was picked at its peak, promising exceptional flavor in bottle.

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