Varieties
50% Petit Verdot
25% Merlot
25% Cabernet Franc

Geographical Indication
Virginia
Winemakers and Vineyards
Winemakers – Jessi Gatewood, Mark McCune
Vineyards - Barren Ridge

Vintage Overview
Vintage started with a frost, leaving lighter crops. The summer was warm and dry with rain at the end of the growing season, producing a slightly riper vintage. Though not overly ripe Well balanced acid, tannins and alcohol lead to a flavorful but well-balanced wine.

Winemaking
The grapes were de-stemmed, gently crushed, pumped to stainless steel tanks or bins. After the yeasts started the fermentation, the pump over or punch down took place daily, and when it was beneficial the process of ‘delestage’ was applied. After 3 -4weeks of maceration, the wine was pressed off to barrels and allowed to naturally go through malolactic fermentation. A selection of new and seasoned French oak and one barrel of American oak via French cooperage was chosen for maturing the wine. During the
14 months oak maturation period the wine was racked 3 times. As a Bordeaux style wine, the final blend was
carefully selected from the best barrels for each varietal.

Analysis
Alcohol 13.4%
Sugar 0g/L
pH 3.74
Acid 5.9 g/L

Color : dark ruby

Nose: Bright Berry and Cassis up front, with notes of
forest floor at the finish.

Palate: Cooked Berry, bright hints of cherry ,
bittersweet chocolate and notes of vanilla and baking
spices

Cellaring: At its optimum in 3-5 years

Food and wine pairing: Elegant dishes - Duck (confit or roasted) - Cassoulet