Wine Archive
This Wild Iris was fermented in just enough oak to give it aging potential. We saved a bit for the library so you could compare just released with a bit of age.
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Ah, beautiful deep ruby color and hints of geranium on the rim. A spectacular burst of boysenberry, blueberry and black currant, plus undertones of honeycomb, crème brulee, spicy oak and sage. A velvety wine packed with juicy black cherry and dark stone fruit, perfect balance and fine tanins. Finish with long lingering notes of quinine, cedar, ripe fruit and dark chocolate. Pure splendor in the glass!
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A Spectacular, Reserve, Estate Grown, Single Vineyard, Napa Valley Gem.
“…This full-bodied, stunning blend of 91.1% Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and 8.9% Estate Petit Verdot will benefit from another 2-3 years of cellaring, and should keep for 25-30 years thereafter.” |
With the 2010 vintage, Wild Iris reveals, she is not only gorgeous and playful, but also meant to be taken seriously.
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After wrestling with Mother Nature in 2008, growers were first relieved and then exuberant with what a peaceful relationship could bring. Though rain was below normal, it came at just the right times. Spring was pleasantly mild and summer heat was gentle. Fall rains held until all the fruit was fully ripe and harvest proceeded with smiles all around. This perfect season resulted in the most anticipated vintage of the decade!
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Eternity, from generation to generation; tradition, heritage, passion and innovation, that is the stuff of excellence.
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