2024 Fall Release
Vineyard Profile
Board & Batten pays homage to the various barns originally constructed on the Estate in the 1890s, noted for their distinct exterior siding. In their assembly, each board and accompanying wooden strip – or batten – is an independent unit then joined together to form a strong structure. Comprised of fruit from our biodynamically farmed Estate, the Proprietary Red is crafted in similar cohesive fashion, as a stand-alone blend built from individual varietal expressions. The foundation of the 2021 vintage is predominantly fruit-driven Zinfandel, with savory Syrah adding structured depth to balance out the blend. Following a 20-month élevage in neutral tight-grained French oak barrel and puncheon, the 2021 Board & Batten was held in bottle for an extended period prior to release, resulting in a well-integrated, refined union.
