Growing Conditions
RBZ Vineyards – Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre
Russell Ranch – Syrah
Bottling
8/15/2014
Winemaking
Fermentation – When the fruit was brought in it is gently destemed into small open top fermenters. The berries were then aloud to cold soak for 4 days before fermentation started with native yeast. Once the fermentation begins the cap is gently punched down by hand or the juice is “pumped over” using gravity. The fermentation lasted 12 days. After the free run is drained down into barrels the must is then gently pressed directly into separate barrels.
Aging
Aged 21 months in new and once used French oak.