2016 Night

Rich and luscious aromas of blackberry and red plum!

Night....a forgotten story in the phenomenon of wine. Ex Nihilo Night was created in honor of the mysterious balance the night brings to our vineyards. The cool night air off the Mountain Range and Lakes lowers the vineyard temperature just enough to slow down the ripening process to develop richer fruit with more complexity.

 

All grapes were hand harvested from the Black Sage Bench in October. They were sorted and destemmed before fermenting on skins for eight to 13 days. Upon pressing, wines were transferred immediately to barrels to undergo malolactic fermentation naturally over the winter months. After aging for 20 months the wines were blended to create our signature Bordeaux-style wine.

 

Grapes from our Black Sage Bench vineyards were selected to create this elegant blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. After 20 months in French and American oak, this Bordeaux-style red wine is perfectly balanced with rich, luscious aromas of blackberry and red plum. The palate boasts notes of white pepper, allspice, and chocolate while the elegant tannins ignite your senses.