Nose
On the nose notes of fresh-pressed blackberry, violet and lilac aromas, with the slightest wafts of smoke and tar.
Palate
The brambly dense black fruit gave us a dry, spicy Syrah, packed with earthiness and blackcurrant flavors. The bright acidity will continue to show flavors of beef and tart berries in years to come.
Growing Conditions
Fairbairn Vineyard is a unique and wonderful site. Without trellising, the unruly, head trained vines are reminiscent of wild brambleberry bushes. The vines are dry farmed and in their struggle to survive without irrigation, produce fruit with intense, concentrated flavors. We took care to preserve the expression of the vineyard's character in the finished wine.
Aging
We gave our 2013 Reserve Syrah a little extra time in barrel and an additional year of bottle aging before release.
