Mimi Casteel is the grower, hence the cuvée name. A full 70% included whole clusters, foot-stomped and barrique-aged. That new oak shows minimally, and the fruit, at least for now, is somewhat subsumed by stem and leaf flavors. It's a demanding style that will reward long-term aging. The texture and complexity begin to emerge after many hours of aeration. Drink 2022–2035.
Mimi Casteel is the grower, hence the cuvée name. A full 70% included whole clusters, foot-stomped and barrique-aged. That new oak shows minimally, and the fruit, at least for now, is somewhat subsumed by stem and leaf flavors. It's a demanding style that will reward long-term aging. The texture and complexity begin to emerge after many hours of aeration. Drink 2022–2035.
Mimi Casteel is the grower, hence the cuvée name. A full 70% included whole clusters, foot-stomped and barrique-aged. That new oak shows minimally, and the fruit, at least for now, is somewhat subsumed by stem and leaf flavors. It's a demanding style that will reward long-term aging. The texture and complexity begin to emerge after many hours of aeration. Drink 2022–2035.