Nose

In the 2019 vintage, aromas of blueberry, plum, cinnamon, and a hint of toasted oak fill the glass.

Palate

The palate is rich upon
entry, with flavors of blackberry, elderberry, and a touch of dark chocolate. Mild tannins on the finish create balanced structure in this powerful wine.

Harvest

Syrah – Block 22: 10/5/19

Bottling

May 13, 2021

Winemaking

The Syrah was destemmed and
fermented in a combination of new
and neutral French oak barrels (with
their heads removed). The barrel
becomes both the fermentation and
the aging vessel. The fruit was coldsoaked
for four days prior to each
barrel being hand-inoculated. Three
to five punchdowns daily helped to
extract flavors and tannins from the
fruit and oak.

Aging

Aged 18 months in two neutral 600L
Taransaud puncheons, and the
remainder in the barrels it was
fermented in, approximately 50% new
French oak.

Food Pairing

Pair with reduction sauces, game, BBQ, and roasted meats.