Library! 2016 Rockpile "Independence"

The single-acre block where this varieties are planted is called Independence, and our 2016 “Independence” Red Wine has an incredibly seductive nose of lavender infused crème anglaise drizzled over sweet croissant bread pudding. Yum! On the entry, dried apricot, shaved nutmeg seed and coffee grounds are in the forefront, and complement the viscous mid-palate. The finish shows restraint: fine-grained tannins lie just beneath the surface, accented beautifully with balanced acidity. While this wine is more than enjoyable now, it will benefit from a year or two in the cellar and age gracefully for the next 10-15 years.