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Wine Profile

Production Notes

Varietal Composition: 100% Syrah

Winemaker Notes

Combining weight and power with plush edges and a velvet-soft texture, this luxurious Syrah showcases aromas of brambly fruit, boysenberry, cherry compote and blackberry pie, with underlying hints of scorched earth, flint and grilled meats. On the palate, it is mouth-filling and indulgent, with juicy, generous berry flavors, a savory core and sophisticated hints of dusty minerals and pink peppercorns that linger throughout a long, fascinating finish.

Production

Heavy winter snowfall in 2019 led to well-irrigated soils and a late budbreak. The relatively cool weather continued throughout spring and summer with temperatures in the high 80s to low 90s, and only a few days over 100º F. This allowed for beautiful flavor development balanced by ideal acid retention, producing elegant and age-worthy wines with lovely energy and character, supple tannins and bright, juicy flavors.