2021 Ulysses TASTING NOTESHigh-toned, luminous, passionfruit, focused red berries, flinty with an elegant, long finish.VINTAGE SUMMARYThe vintage was characterized by a dry winter and spring, with a total of 14” of rain (July 2020 to June 2021, historical average: 31”). 2021 was the second consecutive year...
2020 Ulysses TASTING NOTESTart cherry, thyme, citrus, blonde tobacco with firm tannins and a powerful persistent finish.VINTAGE SUMMARYThe vintage was characterized by a dry winter and spring, with a total of 17” of rain from July 2019 to June 2020 (historical average: 31”).With warm temperatures in...
2019 Ulysses TASTING NOTESThe 2019 vintage was characterized by heavy rains in winter and spring, with a total of 53” of rain compared to a historical average of 31”.VINTAGE SUMMARYA year of contrasts, a warm January was followed by the coldest February since 1998. April was...
2018 Ulysses TASTING NOTESNotes of truffle, blackberries, cassis bud and tobacco with tight polished tannins. A vertical structure and persistent intensity.VINTAGE SUMMARYThe 2018 season started late, and harvest (September 26–October 15) was six days later than the historical average. Seasonal rainfall was light (22” versus a...
2017 Ulysses TASTING NOTESWith black tea leaf and brioche, Ulysses 2017 delivers dense layers of deep cherry, balsamic, peat, forest berries and fresh walnut, woven through a finely grained texture, and a lingering warm cacao powder finish.VINTAGE SUMMARYA very wet winter and spring, seasonal rainfall was...
2016 Ulysses TASTING NOTESRemarkably fresh and full of energy, the Ulysses 2016 offers deep aroma of boysenberry, lavender and sage, spruce, Palo Santo, rose petals, and Montmorency cherry. The palate vibrates of fine-grained tannins and a long bracing finish.VINTAGE SUMMARY2016 was characterized a rainy winter with...
2015 Ulysses TASTING NOTESOffering tremendous opulence, Ulysses 2015 marries lavender and sage in voluptuous layers of blond tobacco and blue plum. A wine of great potential.VINTAGE SUMMARY2015 saw a wet winter (24.26”) with some particularly heavy rains in December. These rainsreplenished the soils’water reserve. The very...
2014 Ulysses TASTING NOTESUlysses 2014 offers focused red fruit and floral aromas balanced by tightly woven tannins on along finish.VINTAGE SUMMARY2014 was characterized by a very dry early winter with heavy rains in February and continued rainfall in March and April (February: 11.7 inches | March:...
2013 Ulysses TASTING NOTESUlysses 2013 delivers savory notes of woodland strawberries and jasmine. Luminous and tightly woven, the wine seizes the palate with grip and exuberance.VINTAGE SUMMARY2013 was characterized by a very dry spring and a consistently warm summer/early fall. Only 6.4 inches of rainfall were...
2012 Ulysses TASTING NOTESUlysses 2012 is full of ripe red cherry, wild flowers and exceptional depth. Layers of spice notes and savory herbs add lift to the finish. A wine of great aging potential.VINTAGE SUMMARYRainfall was heavy in spring with 15.5 inches in March (versus...