Cabernet Franc
picked
October 1, 2018
Third quarter moon
pressed
November 1, 2018
Third quarter moon
racked
July 17, 2019
Full moon
bottled
July 14, 2020
Third quarter moon
Ethereal comes to mind when I open this wine. Black, and red, complex and layered. Bright cherry and raspberry on the nose followed by spices and leather. Mouthwatering and meaty. Balanced and bright in the mouth with lots of fine, but grippy tannin, punctuated with lively acidity.
I think this beauty would pair well with a holiday roast, a vintage dress, and a houseplant.
Mikayla suggests pairing it with Dim Sum - Szechuan wontons in chili oil, fried rice cakes in sweet chili sauce, or kimchi pancakes. Chicken thighs or pork tenderloin with Madeira sauce, fried sage, and morel mushrooms.
Cabernet Sauvignon
picked
October 16, 2018
First quarter moon
pressed
November 13, 2018
First quarter moon
racked
July 7, 2020
Waning gibbous moon
bottled
March 17, 2021
Waning crescent moon
Smells like sunshine after the rain. So much going on! Tension, beauty, flowers, and spice. Green herbal notes of eucalyptus and sage, wrapped with camphor, sweet vanilla cream wafers, lemon verbena, blackberries, black pepper, and sweet cherries. Wild and woody, mouth-filling in the most delicious way. Long finish, great acid, and velvety fine tannins.
Pair this with sex. Lots of it.
Petit Verdot
picked
October 12, 2018
Waxing crescent moon
pressed
November 5, 2018
Waning crescent moon
racked
July 17, 2019
Full moon
bottled
July 17, 2020
Third quarter moon
Our elegant beast greets you with blackberry, forest floor, and plum aromas. Even though this is a wine that likes to announce itself loudly it's still delicate and floral. In the mouth, the fine chalky tannins complement the rich chocolate, plush fruit, and dried herbs. Pair this with whatever Mikayla says because she's smarter than all of us.
"This would be delicious with anything smoky or earthy some ideas...Grilled leeks and fennel with California olive oil, ricotta salata, and smoked brioche croutons. Sourdough grilled cheese with lamb bacon and oven-roasted tomatoes." - Mikayla