Crafted to capture the exceptional fruit characters and the outstanding quality of the fruit from the 2002 vintage. Early in the season winemaker Nigel Dolan singled out certain vineyard parcels as potential components. These vineyards were carefully tended to ensure that the fruit reached its full potential, with each parcel being carefully monitored so it could be harvested at perfect ripeness. The use of heading down boards and the retention of some stems in the must, added to the complexity and intensity of the finished wine. After a ten day ferment on skins, the wine was pressed and transferred into new and prior use French and American oak for twenty two months maturation prior to assemblage. Alcohol 14.0%