the “essence” in the designation refers to the wine's sources, which are selected blocks from the winery's vineyards in the southern part of napa. the wine is absolutely dry, mouthwatering in acidity, and vastly complex. there's a touch of smoky, vanilla-scented french oak, but the fruit flavors star. they suggest stone-driven minerals, meyer lemons, limes, white peaches, pink grapefruits and a savory, umami-rich note of figs. the wine is ideal now and should evolve for many years.
Essence Estate Grown