2008 ISOSCELES 750

Color: Deep ruby core Aroma: Gorgeous ripe raspberry and currant with soft oak notes of vanilla. A touch of roast coffee adds to the dazzling range of aromas Palate: Layers of clean, direct fruit show themselves varyingly with each sip as intensifying flavors of blackcurrant and brown spice

The 2008 growing season began with a wet winter dropping close to record rainfall. February warmed up quickly, prompting the grapes to burst through last year’s wood in early March, earlier than usual. The water reservoir in the soil set up for a great growing season, but spring turned schizophrenic. Dramatic changes in weather (cool to wind to frost to scorching heat) resulted in “shatter” berry set, reducing natural yields up to 50%. Harvest was very light, with yields up to 70% below normal. Fall temperatures were cooler than usual, but very consistent, allowing us to extensively sort all our grapes in detail. Harvest took place from early September through early November, depending on the micro-climate of the vineyard.