TASTING NOTES “Mixed red and black fruits with toasted baking spices and light floral accents. The blend of fruits carry into the palate and add notes of anise and cardamom.” — Mike McGrath, Winemaker

VINEYARDS & VINTAGE ■ 2014 was the earliest vintage in many years. Spring arrived early and kick-started vine growth resulting in an advanced harvest timetable. Moderate to warm temperatures throughout the growing season encouraged steady, even ripening and permitted picking at the peak of flavor development. ■ Sourcing grapes from nearly all of Napa Valley’s appellations provides us with many alternatives when it comes to crafting our flagship wine. The 2013 Anthology includes vineyard lots selected from the following appellations: Atlas Peak, Calistoga, Chiles Valley, Diamond Mountain, Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley, Oak Knoll, St. Helena, Stags Leap District

WINEMAKING ■ Gently destemmed to retain whole berries. Cap management used a combination of pump overs and delestage for gentle tannin extraction. ■ Press cuts made to minimize harsh tannin with malolactic fermentation in barrel to enhance oak integration. ■ A blend of 18 separate fermentation lots from 14 vineyards. Only the best barrels from each lot were selected for the final blend. Aged as a blend for the final 10 months for better integration.

FOOD PAIRING ■ Rack of lamb with spring potatoes ■ Braised shortribs and herb spaetzle ■ Mushroom and wild rice pilaf