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.
With an expressive Zinfandel core deftly complemented by a savory Syrah backbone, the Board & Batten Proprietary Red blend honors the distinctive character of both cool-climate varietals. Exhibiting immediacy and endurance, this house cuvée will evolve gracefully in bottle without diminishing its current charm. Board & Batten spends 20 months in the cellar, and is held in bottle for an extended period prior to release, resulting in a well integrated, refined union.
