Every vintage is so different!  2005 gave us juicy, lively wines with wonderfully pure varietal characteristics.  As usual, we cut off 1/2 of our Syrah crop midway through the 2005 growing season to concentrate the flavor in the remaining clusters. Our final blend for the 2005 Syrah is a strict selection of the best barrels from our favorite syrah blocks - the core of the wine is our "Top Block" lot, with about 1/3rd of the blend coming from our North and East Block lots.  This is possibly the most classic Syrah we've made in terms of pureness of flavor and complexity.  Same vines, same winemaking regimen as previous years, yet the wine is reflective of this unique growing season.  

Estate Vineyard Block: Estate Vineyard, north and east facing slopes at the highest elevation in the vineyard in excess of 2,500 feet above sea level

Blend: 99% Syrah, 1% Viognier

Price: $25

Cases Produced: 273

Tasting Note: Aromas of white pepper, espresso, and plums in the nose merge with dark cherry and chocolate flavors, spicy notes, and a silky, long finish.

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