As harvest gives way to winter, Aquilo, the Roman god of the North Wind, sweeps across the land, carrying the final leaves of autumn and guiding the vineyards into their season of rest. Our limited-edition Aquilo's North Wind holiday bottle captures this elemental moment, intricately etched to evoke the movement, mystery, and quiet beauty of winter. Within the world of Flora Springs, Aquilo is the guardian of the dormant vine. Watching over the vineyard as the earth restores itself and gathers strength for the season ahead.
THE DESIGN
Inspired by Aquilo, the Roman god of the North Wind, this etched design captures the elemental power and mystery of winter. A sweeping figure emerges from swirling winds, surrounded by stars, snow, and the quiet landscape of a winter night. The composition evokes Aquilo’s arrival from the north—cold, powerful, and transformative—while the intricate white etching creates a striking contrast against the dark glass.
A celebration of winter in its most dramatic form, The Wind of Aquilo embodies movement, mystery, and the elemental forces of nature that shape the season.
WINEMAKER NOTES
Our 2021 Red Blend consists primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon and combines fruit from outstanding, sustainably-farmed vineyards in Napa Valley; the Komes Vineyard in Rutherford and the Crossroads vineyard in Oakville. Flavors of blackberry jam, dark plum and red boysenberry are at the core of this plush red and generous wine, accompanied by notes of toasted spice, vanilla and dark chocolate. The wonderful dark fruit flavors are layered with notes of dark espresso bean and menthol to the palate, along with attractive hints of cedar and spice.
VINTAGE
The 2021 vintage in Napa Valley was smooth and uneventful, producing low yields of intensely-flavored, tightly-sized grape clusters. Bud break for our Cabernet Sauvignon occurred in late March. The ensuing dry, even weather resulted in a natural crop load on the vines, and the flavor-packed grapes led to powerful, concentrated wines.
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