We source our Reserve Syrah from the Hudson Vineyard in the Coombsville sub-appellation. The weather in Coombsville is moderated by its proximity to the San Pablo Bay. Fog cover settles more frequently and burns off later in the day than it does in areas to the north, thus frosts are mitigated. The vines bud early and the grapes tend to be harvested later, making for a slow ripening period. Daily temperatures can be as much as ten degrees cooler during the hot months than most other sub-appellations in the Napa Valley, with heat spikes tending to be less severe. All of this limits dehydration, preserves acidity levels, and generally aids in even ripening patterns.

The 2015 vintage was marked by significantly lower yields than previous years. Three years of drought plus cold weather at fruit set meant crop sizes were down 20-40 percent. However, the waterstressed vines produced smaller berries that were packed with color and flavor.