IT'S ALL IN THE DETAILS

2017 was a peculiar year for weather. An early spring with unusually high temperatures resulted in early bud break, followed by significant frost damage in late April, unparalleled since 1956. Early blossoming in June and a quick ripening came with little rain. Excessive rain Aug–Sept allowed botrytis to spread, so grapes were ripe enough to be prone to the mold, but not ripe enough to pick.

Waiting for the grapes to ripen caused a loss of 30% of the crop. Vineyards were harvested by hand to ensure selection of ripe, healthy grapes. Harvest finished unusually early on October 5th. 2017 was a year of low quantity but high quality, offering wines with pronounced fruit flavors and a zesty acidity.