Wonderful breadth, depth, and personality in spades. Afleet's whole-cluster fermentation and blend of three blocks give it a distinctive tannin structure and subtle earth notes. High-toned red fruit, black fruit, violets and blood orange aromas are grounded in savory bass notes and a solid backbone.
Afleet was made using a blend of 25-30% whole cluster fruit, which adds an additional layer of depth and flavor. The winemaking team vinified three of the older blocks in the Maggy Hawk Vineyard separately, designating one whole-cluster lot and one destemmed lot from each block. It was aged in 27% new French oak before the final blend was assembled.
