Tasting notes:
The Alpha proudly showcases the complex layers of a red blend with fruit selected purposefully from vineyard blocks spanning our breathtaking mountain ridge lines at 1,640 ft. The 2023 Alpha is comprised of Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, bringing together concentration, texture, and layered aromatics. Notes of blackberry, acai, vanilla bean, and rhubarb rise from the glass with depth and intensity. The palate moves between dark bramble berry fruit and savory undertones of porcini mushroom, balanced by freshness and structured tannins. The finish is broad, textured, and lingering.

Fermentation and processing:
Fruit underwent field sorting, cluster sorting, and berry sorting before fermentation. Stainless steel and oak fermenters were both utilized during fermentation, with two pump overs performed daily. Extended maceration periods of five to ten days contributed additional texture and complexity. The wine was aged twenty-eight months in new French oak barrels.

Food pairing:
Braised lamb shank with rosemary. Dry aged ribeye over open flame. Venison loin with blackberry reduction.