2013 Right Bank
Aroma: The aromatics on the 2013 Right Bank pop out of the glass
with the perfume of blue violets & roses, bright red currants and fresh
red raspberry compote, menthol, spices that include clove, anise, and
allspice.
Taste: A dark, intense wine. The 2013 Right Bank offers good energy,
with plenty of richness throughout. Mocha, espresso, black cherry,
and spice. Much more approachable than the 2012 upon release.
The Vintage: 2013 was nearly an ideal season, with moderate
temperatures and no rain or heat extremes. The growing season
started early and remained about two weeks ahead of most previous
years all summer. Water for irrigation was scarce after a dry spring,
but that triggered few problems and two small rainstorms in
September caused few headaches.
Harvest Date: October 19th-29th, 2013
Brix: 24.1
TA/pH: 6.3/3.72
Bottled: May 2015
Released: November 2015
Varietal: 67% Cabernet Franc, 33% Merlot
Alcohol: 15.3
Appellation: Napa Valley