like a cross between boysenberries and blueberries

then aged only in used French barriques

Old Vines is composed of a variety of old sites from California that are either too small to be made into a vineyard designate wine or are “new” to the Turley family (and way of farming)

Harvest began on October 4 and concluded on October 17

the high acidity balances the sweetness and contributes to a

2015 Eisele Altegracia Petit Verdot like a cross between boysenberriesDeep garnet purple colored, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Altagracia has slightly muted black cherries, crushed black plums and cassis with hints of licorice, black soil and cracked pepper plus a waft of tapenade. Medium to full bodied, rich and expressive in the mouth, it delivers a lot of layers and wonderfully fine tannins, finishing long and earthy. 94 Robert Parker