A special tribute to the oldest vineyard on the property, venerable head-trained vines form a classic field blend
2004 Estate Grown Ne Cede Malis
This complex, multi-faceted Rhône-style blend is a special tribute to the oldest vineyard on the property. Block Five, now called the Ne Cede Malis block (Never give in to misfortune) because it has survived more than a few impulses to replace the 1930s era vines, is a true field blend, a survivor of the nineteenth century, when field blends were common practice. What makes this estate wine unique is the convergence of the terroir, the vine age, and the traditional winemaking process itself, requiring the harvesting and co-fermenting of all varieties at the same time. Fermenting these varieties together rather than blending them together later result in a completely different quality in the structure, aromas, and finish of the wine. It remains a delicious and compelling source of information about the history of the estate itself, fruit wrapped in velvet to the finish.
Suggested Retail Price $75
| Release Date: | Nov 2007 |
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| pH: | 3.77 |
| TA: | .58 |
| Alc: | 14.6% |
| Bottled Date: | July 2006 |