2021 Syrah
Tasting notes
Massive, serious, epic. Dark as a moonless night with notes of dark roast coffee, black fruits, smoked pork fat, dried herbs, and chalky minerality. Fresh, yet intense on the palate with big flavors throughout and flawless tannins, she is perfectly balanced and exactly what we were trying to achieve.
A blend of 4 different clones of Syrah all fermented in closed top stainless steel tanks using specialized yeast strains for optimal extraction of color, tannin, and flavors. Free run and press wine fractions are kept separate using only the best barrels for our Syrah program. The wine is racked only once for blending in the Spring following the initial harvest and then again to tank for bottling the following year.
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Varietal | Syrah |
| Appellation | Willow Creek District |
| Vineyard | Caliza Vineyard |
| Alcohol | 15.80% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Cases Produced | 110 |
Wine Enthusiast | 96 Points
This bold and burly Syrah is savory, delicious and inviting, starting with dense aromas of charred bacon, maple syrup and barbecue sauce. Charred meat and hoisin sauce flavors on the palate are balanced by violet f lorals, a firm texture and buoyant acidity. —M.K.
Owen Bargreen | 95 Points
This inky colored 2021 Syrah comes from the Caliza Vineyard. This is a total knockout wine that is not to be missed. Purple flowers, black currants, allspice dusted brisket and shades of creosote all line this beautiful wine. Concentrated, yet showing beautiful chalky terroir and firm tannins, this beauty will easily live on for decades to come. Drink 2024-2040
