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Wine Profile

Production Notes

Varietal Composition: 100% Syrah

Winemaker Notes

With noteworthy appeal, this Funk Vineyard Syrah’s subtle earthy notes and refreshing undertones make for an enticing beginning, leading to a palate marked by flavors of sweet dark cherries and dried figs and rounded out by a hint of olive and brine. The use of both new and neutral oak enhance the full bodied nature of the variety.

Production

Beginning with an April snowstorm that delayed budbreak but caused no significant damage, the 2022 vintage was marked by its cool nature. While a cold, wet spring helped to saturate the soils, it also delayed flowering until mid-June. Midsummer was mild and temperate, with temperatures finally raising above 90º F in late June, and only 7 days over 100º F throughout summer. As harvest approached, we benefitted from a perfect stretch of warm, dry weather in the high-70s and low-80s. We began harvesting our Syrah on October 10th and concluded with Cabernet Sauvignon on October 25th. The resulting wines show dynamic depth and complexity, supple tannins and lush, varietal flavors.