Nose
Leather, cassis
and mushrooms are all present to the nose.
Palate
Black fruit, plums and blackberry
come alive in the mouth. A big cool climate Syrah with plenty of body you will be
enjoy this wine for years to come
Growing Conditions
Cherry Ridge Vineyard, planted in 1991 is an east facing vineyard and planted in
one of the coolest sections of the Green Valley. The soil consists of the
traditional Gold Ridge Soil, which is prominent in the Green Valley and Russian
River Valley. Subject to Sonoma Coasts' fog funneling through the Green Valley,
this vineyard-designated wine expresses the terroir of a rare cool climate syrah.
Cheerful and spicy flavors intertwined with bold dark fruits show focus while
subtly combining sweet notes of black fruits and forest floor.
Bottling
Bottled in August 2015.
Winemaking
Upon arrival from an early morning harvest, the fruit from Cherry Ridge Vineyard
is de-stemmed and cold-soaked. Primary fermentations take place in small, open
top tanks and manually punched down up to four times per day. After
fermentation, the wine is pressed and racked into American oak to age. Upon
completion of secondary fermentation in barrel, each barrel is tasted and
selected for the Cherry Ridge Vineyard designated wine.
Aging
10 months French Oak (40% new).
