Picked September 21st, yields at Rosella’s Vineyard were only 60% of the previous year.  Proves the old adage that what Mother Nature giveth, she can also taketh away.  Fruit quality was outstanding though so we opted to do 29% whole cluster.  We like the structure, spice, and floral notes that the stems provide.  Uninoculated (or, if you prefer, ambient) fermentation.  Twenty-three days on the skins.  All French oak, 22% new.  Bottled unfined, unfiltered, and insanely delicious.