The 1998 vintage marks the first release of Portfolio Limited Edition. The weather was unusual. A growing season punctuated with heavy rainfalls, many days of frost and a cold weather at bloom, some heat spells during the summer and excellent, mild weather during harvest. A delicate vintage to handle. An abnormal wet El Nino spring and late summer caused a poor set for the 1998 vintage crop. This weather promoted slow ripening and long “hang time”. Harvest unfolded with slow pace and orderly.

Supple and lush with elegant and intense fruit, showing multiple layers of dark black cherry and cassis with toasty, sweet oak nuances. The long, seamless finish leaves the senses floating in endless pleasure. The wine will cellar well for many decades.