Growing Conditions

The Aurora Estate vineyard is known for its ribbons of clay strewn throughout the layers of highly porous sand. The clay in this soil creates a unique dynamic with the surrounding soil in how it allows water drainage to take place while also holding water in regions where the roots need it to help the vines continue to thrive during the droughts of summer. This dynamic allows the vines to thrive and focus on producing high quality fruit and not just putting out ample amounts of vegetative growth.

Nose

Strong aromatics of blueberry reduction and cracked black pepper.

Palate

Fruit flavors of blueberry and the spicy pepper notes.

Food Pairing

An exciting food pairing with wild game or lamb dishes.

Aging

Produced from estate grown Lemberger, this wine spent 18 months in combination of Bordeaux and Burgundian French Oak barrels to concentrate the fruit flavors of blueberry and the spicy pepper notes.

Ratings & Awards

87/100

Press Fraction

Lenn Thompson


Gold

San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition