A bright copper, salmon tone in the glass, the tightly wound nose offers crisp and precise aromas of Rainier cherry, strawberry, citrus rind and rose petal. 

The palate is textural but focused and featherweight in profile, with a refreshing energy that builds seamlessly towards a zestful and lingering finish, marked by a saline minerality. The wine will be most enjoyable within its first year after release, but can be enjoyed over the next three years.

2021 was the second dry growing season in a sequence of historic drought years that began in 2020. Fortunately, our vineyards were on their fifth year of transition to dry farming, and the vines responded well to the drought conditions, achieving balanced growth and yielding a high-quality crop. This endurance was the result of the water deficit tolerance developed through dry farming in the previous years. We received 12 to 14 inches of total rain between Hamel Family Ranch and Nuns Canyon Vineyard — less than half of what we typically receive — with peak precipitation occurring in December 2020 and March 2021. After a cooler than average spring, the summer and the end of the season delivered normal warm and dry conditions. We began harvest with Sauvignon Blanc at Tres Palmas Vineyard on August 19th, and the harvest of the red grapes commenced on August 30th at Hamel Family Ranch and August 31st at Nuns Canyon Vineyard. Harvest was very compressed for the red varieties and ended on September 20th, marking the earliest finish to harvest we have on record.  With a smaller crop load reflecting the conditions of the 2021 season, we found the wines to be characterized by balanced fruit, tremendous natural intensity, and power. Despite the historic drought conditions, we were able to dry-farm 74% of our total vineyards through the season. 

• Blend: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 15% Zinfandel, 9% Grenache, 7% Merlot, 4% Mourvèdre
• Production: 334 Cases
• Appellation: Sonoma Valley
• Vineyard: 57% Nuns Canyon Vineyard, 39% Hamel Family Ranch, 4% Armor Plate Vineyard
• Harvest Dates: 8/31/21 – 9/16/21
• Fermentation: 73% Neutral French Oak Barrels, 16% Concrete Eggs, 11% Stainless Steel Tanks
• Aging: 5 months in Stainless Steel Tanks and Concrete Eggs
• Bottling Date: 3/7/22
• Alcohol: 13.0%