• 2019 Elivette.
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2019 Elivette

2019 Elivette

$180.00
$180.00
The 2019 Elivette opens with aromas of freshly crushed herbs, sage, and pine. With time and air, the wine develops complex notes of black currant, tobacco, and cedar. The initial palate is focused and balanced with bright blueberry and fresh lingering rhubarb. The wine opens further with increasing complexity and richness, showing notes of dark bramble, baking spices, anise, and licorice. The structure is polished but present and hints at the possibility of the wine aging gracefully for years to come.

Wine Specs

Appellation: Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley – Estate Grown & Bottled
Élevage: 20 Months in French oak, 60% new

Winemaker’s Comments

Additional Notes

Following in the footsteps of the stellar 2018 vintage, the 2019 growing season provided us with yet another opportunity to create great wines. The year began with above-average rainfall in January, February, and March, filling aquifers and reservoirs and increasing soil moisture for the growing season ahead. This cooler start to the year resulted in a slightly delayed bud break relative to previous years, however, the ideal growing season continued into the summer months as moderate heat persisted without many heat spikes. Cool mornings and warm afternoons allowed the fruit to retain acidity while ripening phenolics. This created great structure and texture while young, and should also prove beneficial for aging. The 2019 harvest began with Sauvignon Blanc on September 3rd and finished with our last lot of Cabernet Sauvignon on November 16th.

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