A dense mid-palate
showcases flavors of dark fruit with hints of savory umami.
Vintners are using words like “quality,” “depth of flavor”
and “excellent” to describe the 2014 vintage in Napa Valley.
Many also noted “perfect weather,” “abundant crop” and
“good fortune”. Harvest started and ended earlier than usual.
The first grapes for sparkling wine picked on July 30 and
nearly all harvest activity was completed by the third week in
October – for many, a full two weeks ahead of the normal
harvest schedule.
Our Small Lot Collection Syrah grapes come from the
prestigious eastern hills of St Helena.
This Syrah is blended
with a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon to provide
added richness and backbone resulting in perfectly structure
wine. The grapes were placed under a 4-day cold soak with a
total of 40 days on the skins.
This Syrah is 100% barrelaged
for 18 months in French oak barrels.
