The fruit from this wine is estate grown from our vineyard in the Applegate Valley. The 2005 vintage was a warm year that created wines that are soft and drinkable but not heavy on tannins. This Tempranillo was cold soaked on the skins for four days prior to fermentation to enhance the color and flavor to the juice. The wine was aged for 18 months in American oak barrels. Bright flavors of red plums and raspberry are balanced with toasty oak to create a smooth and enjoyable wine.