Our Tannat block is located on a steep slope of shallow red rocky soil with intense late afternoon sun. Late winter rains, warm days and cool nights allowed us to harvest this small parcel of Tannat at optimal ripeness. It is surmised that the word tannin originated from this variety due to its high acidity and intense tannic structure. Aged for 15 months in French hogsheads to reinforce and soften the structure, this wine is still young in the bottle and will continue to develop for 5-10 years.