Appearance
The wine is deep garnet in colour.

Aroma
Aromas reminiscent of black currant, pomegranate, baking spice, forest floor and espresso.

Palate
The palate is rich and textured with flavours of black cherry, dark chocolate, leather, and warm oak spices. The site gives the wine great tannin structure that is bold but integrated.

Region Notes
Sycamore Vineyard—Rutherford (100%): Small 24-acre vineyard located about 1.2 miles south of Bosché, right up against the Mayacamas Range, this vineyard has a rich clay loam. Sycamore Vineyard produces small berries reminiscent of mountain fruit berries, with intense extract of color and flavor. The color is very dark early in the fermentation, with flavors of black currant and blackberry with a forest floor complexity.

Vinification
After cold soaking for 3 days, the fermentation was in stainless steel tanks at 85°-90°.

Vintage Notes
Abundant winter rains helped refresh the groundwater and our reservoirs. Bud break was a little late, the vines responded to the water and moderate spring weather with plenty of growth. Good weather prevailed during bloom giving us an even fruit set. The summer was fairly moderate, with plenty of sun during the day and marine influences during the night. The harvest was near ideal with average timing and crop size. The wines have great elements of fruit and earth with a well-integrated tannin structure that will help them age well for decades.