Amazing wine takes time. From the steep slopes of High Valley we have produced this classic Italian style wine. Nero D'Avola is one of Italy's indigenous varieties. The canopy holds up well to extreme heat, and the berries can handle high elevation and lack of water. We aged in oak barrels for two years to allow the oak and the fruit to harmonize. Floral notes, tart cherries and black tea fills the aroma blending with flavors of fresh plum, toasted walnuts and black olive and notes of dried cherries. They are all distinct notes, but work together in this beautiful ruby garnet wine.

2019 was a wet spring followed by a mild summer. It was ideal for long hang time and getting phenolic ripeness. Early season frost singed low areas but cooled off all northern locations and allowed for extended hang time of our Cabernet and Petite Sirah.

• 100% Nero D’Avola
• High Valley AVA
• Circle O Vineyard
• Barrel Selections: Taransaud, Sylvain, Tonnellerie Cadus and Demptos; 40% New oak, 75% French, 25% American
• 28 months in barrel
• Brix at harvest 26.8
• pH 3.7
• Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
• Alcohol 15%