Description
Winemaker Tony Leonardini is a former volunteer firefighter in Napa Valley. Ask, and he will share stories about traveling the state to put out fires. Volunteer wine salutes that spirit of giving.
As Tony says, "It's easy to donate a dollar, but it's a lot harder to volunteer an hour"
Color
Dark ruby
Grape Varieties
| Grape |
% |
|
Cabernet Sauvignon
|
96
|
|
Merlot
|
4
|
Aroma
Cigar box, clove and vanilla cream soda.
Taste
Complemented with lingering notes of black cherry, tobacco and cassis. Flavors of licorice and blackberry provide great structure and finish to the wine.
Cellaring Potential
7-12 yrs.
Food Matching
Enjoy the Volunteer with a hearty meal like wild game or lamb ragù gnocchi.
Vinification
The year started off with record rainfall leading to early, robust growth on the vines. Then summer started off average but quickly changed to one of the hottest summers on record! The vines and grapes were tested, but with modern farming techniques, the vines were aided and protected. In the end, due to ample water and sunlight, 2017 will produce another excellent vintage.
Aging
100% French Oak barrels for 20 months.