In 2006, our Syrah grapes matured on the vine for longer than usual , leading to darker fruit aromas and flavors, more complexity overall, and great length on the finish. This vintage reminds us of our riper vintages, 2002 and 2004, but with a brighter expression of fruit and terroir. This Syrah was assembled from 5 barrels of our favorite block at the top of the hill next to our house (always our thickest, blackberry-est lot), and 5 barrels from the top of the North facing slope, (a plummy, smoky, and meaty lot). The nose is full of blackberry and wood smoke aromas with hints of loam and cocoa powder. The mouth is well-integrated with soft tannins and layers of fruit, with plum and coffee notes. This wine will unfold over the next 3 to 4 years, but wow, does it ever taste great now! We feel this wine is an incredible value and is easily as tasty as Syrahs with more ambitious prices.

Estate Vineyard Blocks: Estate Vineyard, north and east facing slopes at the top of our vineyard at over 2,500 feet elevation.

Blend: 96% Syrah, 4% Viognier

Price: $25

Cases Produced: 248

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