Tasting Notes 

This beautiful 2021 Hallberg exudes beautiful savory aromas of cassis liquor, sweet tobacco, and cherry blossom, while on the palate, flavors of black tea, Olallieberry, tamarind, and blood orange 
provide the depth and lushness we love and desire from this vineyard. Subtle hints of caraway and coriander dance around in the background, adding complexity to the layers of fruit. The firm yet silky tannins and crisp acidity combine perfectly, creating a long, velvety, snappy finish.

Vineyard Notes

Named for its previous owners, the 100-acre Hallberg Vineyard is today owned and managed by wine industry veterans including vineyard manager Kirk Lokka and his son, Riggs. Nestled in the Green Valley sub-appellation, this beautiful 100% dry-farmed site enjoys refreshing daytime breezes and cool nighttime temperatures. The strong marine influence means less severe daily temperature shifts so the vines never completely shut down, producing fruit with deep, dark color, great structure, silky tannins, darker fruit flavors and earthy characteristics. Dijon clones selected for this blend come from three different blocks flanking the east and west sides of the Hallberg ranch. The 777 and 667 clones on the west side of the ranch contribute structure, spice and earthiness, while the 777 from the east side tends to offer dense, dark fruit flavors and lovely floral aromatics.