“2019 was a winegrowers dream. The year started off with welcome, abundant rainfall. The Spring and Summer were marked by even, consistent, warm temperatures with no triple digit heat spikes. As Summer wound down and we transitioned towards Fall, the weather turned very mild with lots of cool, foggy mornings. This allowed us to hang the fruit as long as we needed to reach full phenological maturity. The long hang time imparted great fruit finesse and velvety tannins to the finished wines. In the glass, the 2019 Casa Piena displays a deep purple hue with a dark garnet halo. Vivid aromas of hibiscus, toasted cedar, macerated boysenberry, lilac, and menthol emerge in waves. The layered, mouthcoating palate is noticeably darker suggesting notes of cocoa nib, star anise, crushed blackberries, mint, river rock, and baking spices. The trajectory of this wine is seamless, marked by silky tannins and complemented by a refreshing mouthwatering acidity. For those of you who have been enjoying the Casa Piena wines from the beginning, this vintage will stand out as one of the best ever.”

Thomas Brown, Wine Maker