Near the original family home on the Estate there was a giant maple tree. As the vineyard grew, the large root system of the tree began to compete with the fledgling vines, and eventually the tree had to go. So, in the tradition of all of our blocks, this was named “Big Tree Block” in honor of the giant tree that used to watch over that block. The 2015 vintage starts with star anise on the nose and is full of flavors of blackberry, acai berry and toasted vanilla.