2022 Syrah

Sonoma Valley

Evaluating the wine in barrel over the first 9 months it consistently showed a highly floral fruit character and I decided to preserve the freshness and aromatic nature of the wine by continuing the aging in a 420 gallon oak Foudre. A small addition of Rossi Ranch Syrah added flavor volume to complement the lovely red fruit notes from our younger vines without changing the overall fruit profile.

This wine is a great counter example of the theory handed down over the years that old vines make better wines. My belief is that with the right location, it is intensive farming practices that really makes the best wines. A more elegant style than the estate wine also offered in this selection, with more red fruit and freshness. I find this wine a little more versatile with food as it doesn’t need heavier dishes to find the right match. Drink now and for the next 5 years in good storage conditions.