The summer of 2016 offered even temperatures and growing conditions, followed by slightly cooler temperatures in September allowing less pressure during harvest and a good combination of elegance and structure especially in red varieties. Rain arrived in mid October creating issues for some producers focused on later-ripening varieties. For the most part there are numerous high-quality wines from 2016. And it is one of the strongest vintages for Cabernet Sauvignon from the North Coast.

Color: Deep shiny, yellow gold with touches of straw, butter and buttermilk

On the Nose: Beautiful fuit like white peaches and apricot with elegant aromas of Savon de marseille, lingering honey and wax

Palate: Fresh but round entranceon a mineral mild palate with touches of granite rock and stone fruit, lingering Meyer leamon with cherries