Nose
A spectacular nose of blackberries, licorice, kirsch, and flinty/crushed stones.
Palate
Full-bodied, with a spectacular texture as well as a massive finish.
Growing Conditions
The Bone Rock blend comes from the Bone Rock block of James Berry Vineyard. It is a steep terrace of old head trained Syrah vines on a south facing slope. We unearthed fossilized whale bones when we terraced it and then needed to use jack hammers to plant the vines.
Winemaking
Our wines are never racked off their lees and are bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Aging
18 months in French oak
Appearance
It exhibits a saturated plum/purple color.