The 2021 vintage experienced a typical cold Elgin winter, with snow on the high mountain peaks and high winter rainfall, after 5 years of very dry and unusually warm winter conditions. This enabled good vine dormancy. Bud break took place in ideal warm and sunny conditions. The impact of below than average winter rains in the previous years and windy conditions during October and November resulted in very uneven flowering. As a result, the berry set was uneven leading to smaller berries that have a good concentration of flavors. Cool-weather conditions during December and January slowed down ripening. The 2021 vintage was characterized by late rainfall and an increased risk of disease. Sorting was again crucial this year and the fruit that remained shows wonderful intensity and fruit concentration. The late rain helped nourish the soils and more importantly, helped the vine focus on grape ripening rather than foliage growth, resulting in concentrated berries with low pH and lower sugar levels. The net result of the later vintage and very cool weather conditions in 2021, is that the grapes had high natural acidity, achieved steady phenolic ripeness, and plenty of intense and concentrated fruit flavors.

Stylish and Burgundian with bright citrus, white stone fruit, oyster shell minerality, and a hint of brioche. The purity of fruit combined with well-judged oak and bright fresh acidity results in a wine that is layered and complex with a lingering finish.