Palate

Aromas and flavors of smoked meat, white pepper, green olive and grapefruit, coupled with a silky texture and savory flavor.

Growing Conditions

Our Syrahs are grown in the cool climate of the Sonoma Coast which offers a style reminiscent of the Northern Rhone regions of Hermitage and Cornas.

The 2012 growing season was close to ideal with temperate and steady temperatures
that produced a long, moderate growing season with extended hang time and even
ripening. In the cool reaches of the Sonoma Coast, harvest waited until the middle
two weeks of October.

Harvest

October 1st from Cole Creek Vineyard and October 12th from Rodgers Creek Vineyard

Bottling

Our 2012 Sonoma Coast Syrah was bottled without filtration in June,
2014.

Winemaking

Co-fermented with 5% Viognier and including 25% whole Syrah clusters, the wine went through native yeast and malolactic fermentations.

Aging

The wine rested sur lies for 17 months in 28% new French barrels from François Frère
and Demptos.

Food Pairing

Pair with long, slow-roasted pork shoulder, braised lamb shanks with garlicky white beans, seared duck breast, or cassoulet.