2018 Skipstone Preface Proprietary Red salmon run Piper-Heidsieck's winemaking team began to

Piper-Heidsieck's winemaking team began to wonder: could it be possible to create a cuvée given the remarkable conditions

enhanced by notes of tangerine and blackcurrant buds

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2018 Skipstone Preface Proprietary Red salmon run Piper-Heidsieck's winemaking team began toWinemaker Notes This Cabernet Sauvignon dominant Bordeaux blend incorporates all four red varieties on our estate: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, and Cabernet Franc. 2018 was a cooler vintage than average throughout the entire growing season, which allowed for long hangtimes a combination that yielded wines of full flavor ripeness, moderate alcohols and mouthfeel, and beautifully vibrant aromatics. Bright red fruits interwoven with fresh violets