Palate
The best Syrahs are wines with great aging potential and this wine is surely that, with its concentrated flavors and profound structure that are the hallmark of red wines from this phenomenal vintage. Intense aromas of boysenberry, blackberry, black tea, wild strawberry and white pepper are balanced by a thick and rich texture that just keep on giving.
Growing Conditions
The 2013 growing season started off early and very dry, creating tiny berries with a high skin-to-juice ratio which is always a sign of exciting wines to come.
Harvest
Grapes were night-harvested in three individual picks on September 28, October 4 and October 7.
Bottling
Bottled: March 2015
Winemaking
Co-fermented with 1.5% viognier and drained off their skins approximately two weeks later.
Aging
The wine was then barrel aged in neutral oak for 16 months prior to bottling.
